Europe 🌍 🇵🇱✨ Torun: Poland’s Hidden Treasure of History & Gingerbread ✨🍪

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Skip the usual tourist trails — Torun is Poland’s best-kept secret! Medieval walls, cobblestone lanes, sweet-smelling bakeries, and riverside sunsets… this is the perfect budget-friendly European escape.

📍 Where’s Torun?
North-central Poland, right on the banks of the Vistula River 🌊

💸 Budget Travel, Big Experiences
🏨 Stay: €10–€15 (hostels) | €25–€40 (budget hotels)
🍽️ Food: Delicious meals €3–€6
🎟️ Attractions: FREE–€5

🌸 When to Visit:
Late spring to early autumn (April–October) → Perfect walking weather + festivals 🎉

⭐ Top Highlights:
🏛️ Old Town Square: Lined with cafés & colorful buildings (FREE)
👨🔬 Copernicus House (€4): Birthplace of the man who “moved the Earth” 🪐
🍪 Gingerbread Museum (€5): Make, bake & EAT!
⛪ St. John’s Tower (€3): The best panoramic view of the town
🧱 Castle Ruins (€3): Medieval vibes + fun for photos
🌅 Vistula Promenade: Peaceful river walks at sunset (FREE)

🍴 What to Try:
🥟 Pierogi: €3–€5
🍲 Zurek Soup (served in bread): €4
🍪 Torun Gingerbread: Sweet, soft, spicy (€2–€4)
☕ Coffee + gingerbread snack by the square: €2.5

🚶 Getting Around:
✔️ Old Town = 100% walkable 👟
✔️ Local buses €1–€2 for further spots

🚆 How to Reach:
Train from Warsaw or Gdańsk → 2 to 2.5 hours (€8–€12)

💡 Travel Tips:
🎟️ Get combo tickets for museums if doing more than one
📸 Visit Mariacka Street for pretty alley photos
🍪 Fresh gingerbread → Try Kopernik Bakery

💖 Why Visit Torun?
✅ Gingerbread capital of Poland
✅ UNESCO-listed old town
✅ Affordable, cozy, and off the main tourist radar
✅ A great 1–2 day escape on your Poland trip
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