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2311 - Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Poland

Toruń is an ancient city on the Vistula River and named a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2007. There are just under 202 000 residents. 

Toruń has the largest number of Gothic

houses in Poland, many of them with Gothic paintings or wood-beamed ceilings that can date back to the 1500s.

Toruń also managed to avoid the destruction that befell many of Poland's old cities by the Nazi invasion and occupation during World War II. In Old Town, all of the important architectural monuments are originals, not reproductions as is the case in many Polish towns and cities. Efforts are being made to improve the condition and the external presentation of Toruń's Old Town. Streets are being reconstructed to resemble their historic appearance.

Toruń's botanical garden was opened in 1797.

TKH Toruń plays in the Polska Hokej Liga, Poland's top ice hockey pro league. They were founded in 1924 and won the Polish Cup in 2006. Their home arena is Tor-Tor and it seats 3200 spectators. There is also a professional motorcycle speedway team, Elena Toruń plays in the Polish Football's fourth division, pro men's and women's basketball, a pro field hockey team, men's and women's pro volleyball teams, professional bowling, and the Angels Toruń play in the Polish American Football League's First Division. 

Nicolaus Copernicus spent time in Toruń. 12999 Toruń Asteroid is named after the city because of Copernicus' time in Toruń. 
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Location: Torun, Poland

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