🇵🇱✨ Europe 🌍 Torun Diaries: Explore Poland’s Medieval Fairytale Town! ✨🇵🇱

#europeonbudget 📍 Location: Toruń, Northern Poland — on the banks of the Vistula River 🏞️ 🍀 Why Visit Toruń? Looking for a hidden gem full of Gothic architecture, charming streets, and… GINGERBREAD? 🍪 Toruń is the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus 🪐 and one of Poland’s prettiest medieval towns — and best of all, it’s easy on your wallet! 💸 Budget Snapshot: 🏨 Stay: €10–€15 (hostel) | €25–€40 (budget hotels) 🍽️ Food: €3–€6 for local meals 🚶♂️ Exploring: Mostly FREE or €3–€5 entry for main attractions 🗓️ Best Time to Visit: 🌸 April to October — Perfect walking weather 🌞 🌟 Top Attractions: 🏰 Old Town Square (Rynek Staromiejski): Full of colorful facades & cafés (FREE) 🪐 House of Nicolaus Copernicus: Birthplace of the astronomy legend (€4) ⛪ Torun Cathedral: Climb the tower for panoramic views (€3) 🍪 Gingerbread Museum: Fun, interactive workshops & tastings (€5) 🏯 Torun City Walls & Gates: Perfect for history lovers (FREE) 🌅 Walk along the Vistula River: Chill vibes, epic sunset photos (FREE) 🍴 What to Eat: 🍽️ Pierogi: €3–€5 🍪 Gingerbread (Piernik): Local specialty — sweet, spicy, unforgettable (€2–€4) 🥘 Polish Soups (Zurek, Barszcz): Around €3–€4 ☕ Cafés on the square: €2–€3 for coffee with a view 🚶 How to Explore: ✔️ Old Town = totally walkable 👟 ✔️ Local buses/trams for other parts of the city (€1–€2) ✈️ How to Reach: 🚆 From Warsaw or Gdańsk by train → 2–3 hours (€8–€12) 💡 Travel Tips: 📸 Go early in the morning to enjoy quiet cobbled streets 🍪 Don’t leave without tasting freshly baked gingerbread from local bakeries 🎟️ Buy combo museum tickets for savings if you’re doing multiple sites 💖 Why You’ll Love Toruń: ✅ Fairytale town vibes ✅ Great mix of history, food & riverside walks ✅ Affordable & less touristy than bigger Polish cities #europe #poland #travel #couplestrip #beachlife #staycation #naturalwonders #thingstodo #seascapes #poolhotel #familytravel #myitinerary #museums #afternoonteatime #buffets #citydaytours