Leaning Tower of Toruń
Krzywa Wieża
A 13th-century city-wall tower leaning about 1.4 metres because its foundations have sunk; standing with your back against the wall in a 'balance challenge' is a classic photo.
The Leaning Tower was originally a defensive tower on the 13th-century city wall. It was built on soft riverbank soil and gradually tilted, and its top is now displaced by about 1.4 metres. Local legend holds that a Teutonic knight who had done wrong was sentenced to build the tower, and that it tilted as a result. Visitors like to stand with their backs against the tower wall, feet together and arms stretched forward, and it is said that those who keep their balance have pure hearts. Inside is a small café, and the exterior can be viewed at any time. The tower stands on the southern city wall of the old town, close to the riverside path along the Vistula.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Nicolaus Copernicus House
- Church of the Assumption, Toruń
- Artus Court
- Toruń Old Town Hall
- Toruń Planetarium
- Old Town Market Square
- House under the Star
- Toruń Cathedral