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Jana Ewangelisty), also called Toruń Cathedral, is a Gothic cathedral and minor basilica located in the Old Town of Toruń, Poland, seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toruń. As part of the Medieval Town of Toruń it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Monument of Poland .
Żeglarska 16. 87-100 Toruń. Tel.: 727 599 231. http://www.katedra.diecezja.torun.pl/ Description: The construction of the cathedral started in mid–13th century and was continued in stages for over 200 years. It is the biggest of all town’s churches.
Description. Maps. Documents. Gallery. Indicators. Medieval Town of Toruń. Torun owes its origins to the Teutonic Order, which built a castle there in the mid-13th century as a base for the conquest and evangelization of Prussia. It soon developed a commercial role as part of the Hanseatic League.
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist, also called Toruń Cathedral, is a Gothic cathedral and minor basilica located in the Old Town of Toruń, Poland, seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toruń.
Toruń is renowned for its gingerbread – the gingerbread-baking tradition dates back nearly a millennium – as well as for its large Cathedral. Toruń is noted for its very high standard of living and quality of life. In 1997 the medieval part of the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jul 2, 2023 · The Cathedral Basilica of the Old Town is a remarkable Gothic church, famous for its towering clock. It was gradually built from the middle of the 13th century and is home to the first bell of the Middle Ages, the third largest bell in Poland , Tuba Dei, or „Trumpet of God”.
Jan 26, 2020 · 15 Best Things to Do in Toruń (Poland): Old Town Hall; Rynek Staromiejski (Old Town Square) Toruń Cathedral; Teutonic Castle Ruins; Live Gingerbread Museum; House under the Star; Nicolaus Copernicus Monument; Rynek Nowomiejski (New Town Square) Medieval Walls; Leaning Tower of Toruń; Toruń's Granaries; Cosmopolis Fountain; Planetarium ...
