Torun

Torun (German: Thorn), city and capital of Torun province in north-central Poland, on the Vistula River. Torun is the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473). A university was founded in 1945.

Industri, important sights, etc ... to be written

History

Torun was an important medieval trade centre. The Teutonic Knights built a castle there (1230-31), and the settlement acquired town rights in 1233.

During the 14th century, Torun joined the Hanseatic League.

1454 the Teutonic rule is overthrown

1466 Torun is declared a free city under Polish administration

1793 seized by Prussia

1919 returned to Poland

Population

 (1990 est.): 200800.
 (1995 est.): 203800.