🇵🇱✨ Discover Toruń: Poland’s Gingerbread City on a Budget! ✨🇵🇱

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📍 Where is Toruń?
Nestled in north-central Poland, Toruń is a charming medieval town by the Vistula River, known for its stunning Gothic architecture and world-famous gingerbread 🍪

💰 Is It Budget-Friendly?
Absolutely! Toruń is small, walkable, affordable, and full of surprises. Perfect for travelers who love culture, sweet treats, and historic streets.

🏨 Stay: €10–€15 (hostels) | €25–€40 (budget hotels)
🍽️ Food: €3–€6 for filling meals
🎟️ Attractions: Many FREE | Top spots €3–€5

🗓️ Best Time to Visit:
🌸 Spring to early autumn (April–October) = outdoor cafés, sunny squares, perfect strolls

🌟 What to See & Do:
🏰 Old Town Square (FREE): Colorful, cozy, and full of lively cafés
🪐 Nicolaus Copernicus House (€4): Dive into the life of the man who moved the Earth!
⛪ St. John’s Cathedral (€3): Climb up for epic panoramic city views 🏙️
🍪 Gingerbread Museum (€5): Learn how Poland’s tastiest tradition is made — plus, you can decorate your own!
🧱 Torun Castle Ruins (€3): History mixed with great photo spots
🌅 Riverside Promenade (FREE): Sunset walks with medieval walls as your backdrop

🍽️ Must-Try Local Foods:
🥟 Pierogi (Dumplings): €3–€5
🍪 Torun Gingerbread: Sweet, spicy, delicious — from €2
🍲 Zurek Soup (served in bread): €4
☕ Coffee with gingerbread on the side — €2–€3

🚶 Getting Around:
🚶♂️ Everything in the Old Town = Walkable
🚌 Local buses for places outside the center (€1–€2)

🚆 How to Reach Toruń:
From Warsaw or Gdańsk by train → Around 2.5 hours (€8–€12)

💡 Travel Tips:
🍪 Buy fresh gingerbread from Kopernik Bakery — the oldest in town!
📸 Best city views = from Katedra św. Jana Tower
🎟️ Combo tickets available for multiple museums = save money
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