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Old Town in Toruń, Poland

Poland Traditions & Interest

Tim Firkowski

Wednesday, 02 March 2016

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Toruń Old TownAfter my visit to Grudziadz, I made my way that evening to Toruń to stay with my 2nd cousin and his family. I have been to Toruń a number of times now, but it is one of my favorite places in Poland.

The next day we took a drive around the city of Toruń to see some new places that have been built. It is a must that you stop at the scenic view of Toruń's Old Town which can be viewed from across the Wisła river. The main photo here is the photo I took from across the river. You will get to see a night shot of the same view in a later post. Our next stop was at the local cemetery to pay our respects to our family members, some of whom had passed away since my last visit.

We wandered around old town wall to take in the sights and stopped at the ruins of the Teutonic Castle . It is always enjoyable to amble around old town which has not changed since I was here last in 2011. Toruń has strict building codes that keep old town looking historic.

During this trip I have tried to add to my collection of photos of the State Archives in Poland so of course, I had to get a photo of the Toruń Archives. The Archives are just outside of Old Town, so if you are visiting, you won't have to drive anywhere if you want to do some research. I ended my day by going to Suchatówka to stay overnight while visiting with family there.

I have inlcuded a few photos from my adventures on this day in Toruń. I hope you enjoy!

ArchitectureFamily grave in Torun cemetery.A Pub has been in this building for hundreds of years.Torun city wall
Teutonic Castle ruins.Beautiful old doorsHome of CopernicusTorun ArchivesMonument to CopernicusModel of Old Town

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Tim Firkowski

I have been doing genealogy research since 2002 & have worked full time as a Professional Genealogist since 2008. I specialize in Polish and American-Canadian Genealogy. As a member of APG, I was the 2010/2011 President of the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (NEAPG). I have Certificates of Completion for studies in "Foundations of Forensic Genealogy" and "Advanced Forensic Genealogy Techniques". I have been a volunteer librarian at the local Family History Center, and a genealogy research consultant at “Ask the Expert” Ancestry Road Shows. I have traveled to Poland numerous times & researched in churches and archives. At conferences and special events, you may find me dressed up in my Sherlock Holmes outfit, or my Kujawy (the folk costume from the region in Poland where my ancestors came from).