MUST SEE: The Leaning Tower

According to the legend, this medieval fortified tower was built by a Teutonic knight from Torun as a penalty for committed sins. The building, with a vertical deviation of 146 cm, was a part of old Torun’s fortifications. After it ceased to play a defensive role, it was a seat of a locksmith, a prison for woman, now it is an important point of eve
ry sightseeing trip. Inclined more than the tower in Piza.

MUST SEE: Saint Mary’s Church

This gothic church was built by Franciscan friars in 14^th century. According to the severe principle of the convent, which demands a life in poverty, the church does not have a tower nor rich architectural decorations. It is one of the most outstanding sacral and architectural achievements in Poland. In the 14th century it was the highest church in Central Europe with the naves almost 30 meters high.

Inside there are wooden stalls from early 15^th century, intricately crafted pulpit, organs, medieval paintings and epitaphs of fine Torun families. In 1636, Anne Wasa, a sister of a Polish king Sigmund Wasa III, was buried there.