Attractions and Places To See in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship - Top 20

Teutonic Castle in Bierzgłowski Castle

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The castle was built between 1232 and 1270 (very quickly) by the Teutonic Order of the Hospital of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the German House in Jerusalem. It is defended by steep slopes to the west and south, and by walls and moats to the north and east.
The castle's location allowed for a direct view of the fortress in Toruń, and the castle itself provided an excellent observation point.
On the northwest side stood a building with a basement housing a chapel, refectory, and chapter house, connected to the southwest wing by cloisters.
The courtyard is enclosed by a wall with an entrance gate. The outbuildings included stables, barns, workshops, and a granary. In 1404, the castle housed as many as 189 horses: the knights' war horses, the cadets' horses, draft horses, post horses, mares, and foals. From 1386 to 1415, the castle was the seat of the Biergłowice commanders. During the Thirteen Years' War, in February 1454, the castle was occupied by the Prussian Confederation and became the administrative seat of the Teutonic Order's procurator. From 1474 to 1840, it was owned by the Toruń authorities. After a fire in 1522, the castle fell into ruin. Since 1840, when it passed into private hands, the southwest wing and gate tower were rebuilt. On November 3, 1908, another devastating fire broke out in the rebuilt buildings, destroying the roofing. In 1911, reconstruction was carried out according to a design by Conrad Steinbrecht. The history of the Teutonic Order (Full name: Order of the Hospital of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the German House in Jerusalem), as is almost always the case with "holy" organizations, is a centuries-long history of constant violence. Only the Reformation stopped this mercantile activity. However, it is worth mentioning the efforts to establish a university, a school for girls (very rare at that time) and a set of geometric and theological laws and treatises.

The castle was built in the years 1232-1270 (very quickly) by the Teutonic Order of the Hospital of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the German House in Jerusalem. Steep slopes defend him from the west and south, walls and moat from the north and east.
The location of the castle allowed eye contact with the fortress in Toruń, and the castle itself was an excellent observation point.
From the north-west there was a basement building housing a chapel, refectory, chapter house connected by a cloister with the south-west wing.
The courtyard closes the wall with an entrance gate. In the economic ward there were stables, barns, workshops and a granary. In 1404, there were as many as 189 horses in the castle: war steeds, knights, knechts, draft horses, post horses, mares and foals.
In the years 1386 - 1415 this castle was the seat of the Bierzłów commanders. During the Thirteen Years' War in February 1454, the castle was taken by the army of the Prussian Union and became the administrative seat of the Teutonic prosecutor. In the years 1474-1840 it was owned by the authorities of Toruń. After a fire that took place in 1522, the castle fell into ruins. From 1840, when it passed into private hands, the south-west wing and the gate tower were rebuilt. On November 3, 1908 another severe fire broke out in the rebuilt buildings, which destroyed the roofing. In 1911 a reconstruction was carried out according to the design of Conrad Steinbrecht. The history of the Teutonic Order (Full name: The Order of the Hospital of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the German House in Jerusalem), as it is almost always the case with "holy" organizations, is a centuries-old series of constant violence. Only the Reformation stopped mercantile activity this holiday. However, one should mention the efforts to create a university, a girls' school (very rare at that time) or a collection of geometrical and theological laws and treaties.

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Chełmno Renaissance Town Hall

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Very nice place. The old town with the big market, the castle and the old walls around
is always worth a trip. Also called the city of love.

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Medieval Town of Toruń

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The old town of Toruń (German Thorn) was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
Except for a street from the late 19th century, almost the entire development is medieval. The historical area consists of the old town (city law 1231/1233) and the Neustadt (city law 1246), which developed as a craftsman settlement. Between both lies the castle ruin of the Teutonic Order. (Wikipedia)
A very nice and lively old town. There is a lot to visit, but also nice shops and restaurants.

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Monument to Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun

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In 1853, the people of Torun erected a monument to their most famous offspring, Nikolaus Copernicus, on the market square near the house where they were supposed to be born. Copernicus lived in Torun for many years. In 1807 Napoleon expressed astonishment that there was still no monument. The location of his grave in Frauenburg could not be found at that time. The memorial was financed through donations. The main amount came from the Prussian King Wilhelm IV.

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Chełmno Market Square

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Very clean and well-kept small town with many highlights. Top.

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Cathedral Basilica of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, Toruń

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist in Toruń – a Gothic brick church, a former parish church of Toruń's Old Town.

The history of the church in this place (over the centuries there were several versions of the building) begins in the 13th century.

In the 15th century, in the fourth version, the church was given its final shape, preserved to this day.

The church is one of the most magnificent examples of Gothic architecture in the Chełmno region.

It contains Gothic paintings from the 14th century. On the eastern wall there are figures of the church's patrons – St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist from around 1360, on the northern wall there is a large and iconographically developed scene from around 1380–90 depicting the Crucifixion on the Tree of Jesse, and around it the Last Judgement.

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Ostromecko Palace and Park Complex

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The team consists of two historic palaces and a large landscape park.

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Fojutowo Aqueduct

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Fojutowo Aqueduct (Aquädukt in Fojutowo)
The junction of Czerska Struga and the Great Brda Canal (Großer Brda-Kanal)
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More info: pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akwedukt_w_Fojutowie

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Toruń–Unisław Bike Path

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Very nice location. Part runs along the former railway route

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