Torun Cathedral

Toruń, Poland

Church of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist, since 1935 Minor Basilica, since 1992 the Cathedral of Toruń Diocese, is former main parish church of Old Town of Toruń. One of three Gothic churches of the town, built from brick, an aisled hall with a monumental west tower. The first church from the 13th century was a small hall without aisles and with polygonal presbytery. This was replaced by aisled hall church in the first half of the 14th century, which has been rebuilt many times and extended until it reached its present form at the end of 15th century. Interior is richly decorated and furnished. The earliest painted decorations in the presbytery date back to the 14th century and depict the Crucifixion and the Last Judgement. One of the side chapels is connected with Nicolaus Copernicus. There is a 13th-century baptismal font, supposedly used for baptizing the astronomer, 16th-century epitaph to him, and 18th-century monument. At the tower hangs Tuba Dei, the third-largest bell in Poland, cast in 1500.

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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Poland

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Karsten Weigele (7 months ago)
The glass panes are very nice.
JR Suarez (12 months ago)
A brick gothic cathedral. On one of the chapels there is a 13th-century baptismal font, supposed where Copernicus was baptised, a 16th-century epitaph to him, and 18th-century monument. You can go to to top of the tower.
Jens Kjærsgaard (2 years ago)
Spectacular old church - a breathtaking amount of altars, paintings and details in excellent condition. Worth a visit
Alexandre Bosniac (4 years ago)
Interesting place
JOHN MARTELL (5 years ago)
Magnificent....especially for Christmas midnight mass
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