#359 Toruń, Poland

Toruń (German: Thorn, Kashubian: Torń, Latin: Thorunium) is an ancient city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River.

In 1997 the medieval part of the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2007 the Old Town in Toruń was added to the list of Seven Wonders of Poland. National Geographic Polska rated the old town market and the Gothic town hall as one of the "30 Most Beautiful Places in the World." In 2010 Forbes magazine ranked Toruń as number one of the "Polish Cities Attractive for Business". In 2009 it was listed as one of the "Best Cities to Live in Poland", in a ranking published by Przekrój.
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Date of Inscription on the List of UNESCO WHS: 1997

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#244 Podkowa Leśna, Poland | PL-674603

Toruń [ˈtɔruɲ] (German: Thorn, Kashubian: Torń, Latin: Thorunium) is an ancient city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River.

Toruń is one of the oldest cities in Poland. The medieval old town of Toruń is the birthplace of the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

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Property No #835

Date of Inscription on the List of UNESCO: 1997

Date of Issue: 2005 - John Paul II (1920-2005)

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Received on: May 6, 2013

Travel time: 48 days

Distance: 794 km (492 miles)