The city of Toruń is rejoining the association “European Route of Brick Gothic,” based in Berlin, after an absence of 11 years. Toruń, one of the most important historic cities in Central Europe, boasts an extraordinary architectural heritage, the core of which is formed by excellently preserved Brick Gothic monuments. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is regarded as one of the most valuable testimonies of medieval architecture in Europe.
Toruń impresses with its outstanding Brick Gothic buildings. Among the most notable are St. Mary’s Church, St. James’s Church (Kościół św. Jakuba), the Old Town Hall, numerous patrician houses on the historic market square, as well as the well-preserved city walls with gates and towers. The birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus also bears witness to the rich medieval history of the Hanseatic city. These unique examples of North German Brick Gothic make Toruń an indispensable member of the European Route of Brick Gothic.
In April 2025, the Toruń City Council unanimously approved the city’s rejoining of the association; in September, approval followed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. The mayor of Toruń, Paweł Gulewski, emphasized: “The return of Toruń to the network of cities of the European Route of Brick Gothic after 11 years of absence is for us not only a matter of prestige, but above all a conscious step toward deepening international cooperation in the field of protection and promotion of cultural heritage.”
Toruń plans to participate actively in the association’s activities – from working groups and educational and research projects to international public relations.
