Our country is situated in central Europe. Poland has 7 neibours. In southern Poland we have mountains an in northern- sea. In our contry we have a lot of lakes and forests. We are a few bigger cities. Toruń is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river.

Toruń

This is the coat of

arms of Toruń. We have the

angel, who is holding the gate

of walls of Old Town . One part

of the gate is opened for

friends, second one is closed for

enemies. The angel guards our

town.

Toruń coat of arms

Toruń is one of the

best known cities in Poland. It

has long history, convenient

location and monuments of

famous people whose work and

life influenced on the image of

the modern city. One of them is

pope John Paul II. I think that all

of you know him very well.

In the picture we see panorama of Toruń. The Old Town on the Vistula river by

night.

Here we have Nicolaus Copernicus, who was an astronomer. He was born

in Torun (1473) and was the author of a heliocentric (sun-centered) theory of the

solar system.

In Toruń we have many gothic buildings, all build from brick. These are monumental churches, the Town Hall and many houses which we can see in the Old Town. In 1997 Toruń was listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. We see Town Hall where the museum is now. We can go up on the tower, where we can see beautifull panorama of Toruń.

Toruń cathedral of Saint John the Baptiser and Saint John the Evangelist is the

oldest gothic church in Toruń. Nicolaus Copernicus was baptised there. In the cathedral

there is a massive 7 tonne bell hung in the tower. It is one of the biggest bells in Poland

and it’s named “Tuba Dei" means "God’s Trumpet".

Rafter’s Monument is located in the western part of the Old Town Marketplace.

The monument refers to a legend, which tells of a rafter who, with his beautiful playing,

enchanted frogs residing in the town and led them outside the town walls.

In our town we have University of Nicolaus Copernicus. This is one of the

most respected universities in Poland. It is the largest university in northern Poland

with many different faculties.

Toruń is well- known city in Poland because of gingerbread.It’s the most

famous product made in Toruń. Not only the sophisticated taste, but also the

shapes earned Toruń biscuits international fame.

In the picture we see Leaning Tower in Torun. The

medieval city tower was named after its significant tilt (1.46m).

Planetarium in Toruń was opened in 1994. While watching the sessions,

spectators have the feeling of being in the space, in a few minutes they can visit the

moon.

Gingerbread Avenue of Stars was an idea of the inhabitants of Toruń to honour

the most important people from Poland. There are bronze ‘gingerbreads’ on the pavement

with signatures of famous people. The name of the avenue - „Gingerbread” - is connected

with the most recognisable symbol of the town.