Renovated 19th century Material Brick | Town or city Toruń Construction started 13th century Height 15 m | |
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Address Pod Krzywą Wieżą 1, 87-100 Toruń, Poland Similar Nicolaus Copernicus Monume, Toruń Castle, Planetarium im Władysła, Muzeum Piernika, Cosmopolis |
Leaning tower in torun poland krzywa wie a w toruniu 2012
The Leaning Tower of Toruń is a medieval tower in Toruń, Poland. It is known as a leaning tower because the top of the tower is displaced 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) from where it would be if the tower were perfectly vertical. Located on Pod Krzywa Wieza street, it is one of the most important landmarks in Toruń's Old Town.
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History
The Leaning Tower of Toruń was built in the 13th century in order to defend the town. It was built of red brick. It started leaning because it was built on loamy ground. In the 18th century it ceased to be used for defensive purposes. The tower was then converted into a women's prison. In the 19th century, it housed a blacksmith's shop and an apartment for a gunsmith. At this time, the Gothic tented roof was replaced by a pitched roof. A souvenir shop and a café used to be located in the tower in the 1970s and 80s, and now it houses the Toruń Cultural Department and a café, Krzywa Caffe.
Legends
Some legends are associated with the Leaning Tower of Toruń, which are narrated by tour guides to visitors: