Toruń of Nicholas Copernicus

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Fort Route
sightseeing time: whole day – 6 - 8 hours

1. A visit to artillery fort no. IV called "York" or "Żółkiewski".
   It belongs to a complex of forts built in Prussian period around Toruń. Worth visiting are: defensive complex with surveillance domes, Great Barracks, armoured posts and many interesting rooms for soldiers. A possibility to participate in a bonfire with a grill organised in the fort square. Visiting time 10.00 to 11.00, admission fee 2,00 PLN.
   Event time: circa 2.5 h.
   
   

2. XIX century Prussian Fort VII, outer parts to be visited.
   Belonged to a complex of 15 forts around the city. In the beginning of the World War II it was a detention camp for Polish citizens. Moats and a long line of fort walls are preserved.
   Visiting time: 1 h.
   
   

3. Fort VIII belonging to a system of XIX century fortifications.
   Numerous barrack and defensive objects are preserved. In the beginning of the World War II it also was a detention camp for Polish citizens from Toruń and the region.
   Visiting time: 1 h.
   
   

4. Academic housing estate of Nicolaus Copernicus University built in 500th anniversary of birth of the astronomer. Building started in 1968. Rectory, university concert hall, library, and buildings of departments of: chemistry, biology, law and administration, mathematics and informatics, economy and management.
   Whole complex visiting time: 2 h.