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Torun in Poland

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Toruń (German: Thorn) is an ancient city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. Torun is one of the oldest cities in Poland. The medieval old town of Toruń is the birthplace of the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

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.

 

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Submitted 13/10/2014

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- Media Storehouse (Australia) 11-feb-2020

- (China) 15-Jun-2020

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