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A statue with a globe, a smartphone displaying a map, and a clock tower in the background. 1
A row of colorful buildings with storefronts, including a shop named 'Goplana.' 2
A historical brick structure with a tall tower and arched openings. 3
A statue of Nicolaus Copernicus in front of a brick building with arched windows. 4
A row of colorful historic buildings with a church steeple in the background. 5
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Price is ￥1,064 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 52m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into the wealthy, autonomous, and visually striking world of 15th-century Toruń. This isn't just a biography of Nicolaus Copernicus; it is an immersive exploration of how a specific medieval city—fueled by Hanseatic trade, governed by independent merchants, and built of magnificent Gothic brick—created the exact intellectual and material conditions necessary to birth a scientific revolution. Discover how the earth was moved not just by a man, but by a city.

    • A 2.7 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 112 min
    • Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Planetarium - Torun
    • Franciszkanska 15/21
    • 87-100, Torun, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Planetarium. W. Dziewulskiego
    • 15 Franciszkańska
    • 87-100, Toruń, Województwo kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland

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Self-Guided Podcast Tour: Copernicus in Medieval Toruń in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 52 minutes1h 52m
    1h 52m
  • Opening hours: Wed 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Price details
￥1,064 x 2 Adults￥2,128
Total
Price is ￥2,128
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Planetarium - Torun

  • 10m
A modern planetarium housed in a 19th-century gasworks, setting the cosmic stage for Copernicus's legacy.

Nicolaus Copernicus Monument in Toruń

  • 10m
An 1853 bronze statue in the market square, celebrating Toruń's most famous son.

Old Town Hall

  • 10m
A masterpiece of secular Gothic brick architecture, representing the immense wealth of the Hanseatic city.

House of Nicolaus Copernicus

  • 10m
The presumed birthplace of the astronomer, showcasing the domestic life of a wealthy 15th-century merchant family.

Krzywa Wieza

  • 10m
A quirky medieval defensive tower that leans due to unstable soil, highlighting early concepts of gravity and physics.

Katedra rzymskokatolicka Sw. Jana Chrzciciela i Jana Ewangelisty

  • 10m
The monumental Gothic church where Copernicus was baptized, illustrating the Church's complex relationship with science.

Teutonic Castle Ruins

  • 10m
The ruins of a Teutonic stronghold destroyed by rebellious citizens in 1454, fostering a culture of autonomy.

St. Jacob's church

  • 10m
A unique church featuring rare brick flying buttresses, mirroring the structural elegance of Copernicus's theories.

Location

Activity location

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    Planetarium - Torun
    • Franciszkanska 15/21
    • 87-100, Torun, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Planetarium. W. Dziewulskiego
    • 15 Franciszkańska
    • 87-100, Toruń, Województwo kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland

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