🇵🇱✨ Europe 🌍 Torun Diaries: Explore Poland’s Medieval Fairytale Town! ✨🇵🇱

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📍 Location:
Toruń, Northern Poland — on the banks of the Vistula River 🏞️

🍀 Why Visit Toruń?
Looking for a hidden gem full of Gothic architecture, charming streets, and… GINGERBREAD? 🍪 Toruń is the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus 🪐 and one of Poland’s prettiest medieval towns — and best of all, it’s easy on your wallet!

💸 Budget Snapshot:
🏨 Stay: €10–€15 (hostel) | €25–€40 (budget hotels)
🍽️ Food: €3–€6 for local meals
🚶♂️ Exploring: Mostly FREE or €3–€5 entry for main attractions

🗓️ Best Time to Visit:
🌸 April to October — Perfect walking weather 🌞

🌟 Top Attractions:
🏰 Old Town Square (Rynek Staromiejski): Full of colorful facades & cafés (FREE)
🪐 House of Nicolaus Copernicus: Birthplace of the astronomy legend (€4)
⛪ Torun Cathedral: Climb the tower for panoramic views (€3)
🍪 Gingerbread Museum: Fun, interactive workshops & tastings (€5)
🏯 Torun City Walls & Gates: Perfect for history lovers (FREE)
🌅 Walk along the Vistula River: Chill vibes, epic sunset photos (FREE)

🍴 What to Eat:
🍽️ Pierogi: €3–€5
🍪 Gingerbread (Piernik): Local specialty — sweet, spicy, unforgettable (€2–€4)
🥘 Polish Soups (Zurek, Barszcz): Around €3–€4
☕ Cafés on the square: €2–€3 for coffee with a view

🚶 How to Explore:
✔️ Old Town = totally walkable 👟
✔️ Local buses/trams for other parts of the city (€1–€2)

✈️ How to Reach:
🚆 From Warsaw or Gdańsk by train → 2–3 hours (€8–€12)

💡 Travel Tips:
📸 Go early in the morning to enjoy quiet cobbled streets
🍪 Don’t leave without tasting freshly baked gingerbread from local bakeries
🎟️ Buy combo museum tickets for savings if you’re doing multiple sites

💖 Why You’ll Love Toruń:
✅ Fairytale town vibes
✅ Great mix of history, food & riverside walks
✅ Affordable & less touristy than bigger Polish cities
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