Torun, Poland

Torun
Registered Sector: 
The Medieval Town of Torun
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Historical Reference: 
  • Torun owes its origins to the Teutonic Order, which built a castle there in the mid 13th century as a base for the conquest and evangelization of Prussia. It quickly developed a commercial role as part of the Hanseatic League, and many of the imposing public and private buildings from the 14th and 15th centuries that survive in its Old and New Towns are striking testimony to its importance.
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C (ii) (iv)