Chełmża, Medieval town in Toruń County, Poland
Description
Chełmża is a town in Toruń County with a compact structure defined by several Gothic brick churches. The buildings span different periods, and the street layout still reflects the original medieval organization of the settlement.
History
The settlement received town rights in 1251 from Bishop Heidenreich and became known under the name Culmsee. This founding marked the beginning of its growth as an important location in the region.
Culture
The Church of the Virgin Mary and the market square show how the town has woven together religious and civic life across centuries. Walking through the streets, you can see how these two spaces form the heart of community activity.
Practical
The town is easily reachable from Toruń and has a manageable size that is pleasant to explore on foot. The historic churches are generally accessible, and the market square serves as a good starting point for orientation.
Did you know?
Five Gothic churches stand close together within the town, forming an unusually dense concentration of religious buildings. This is a rare occurrence for a place of this size.
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Kościół św. Mikołaja w Chełmży
1.8 km
Saint Catherine church in Grzywna
5 km
Wieża ciśnień w Chełmży
1.5 km
Kaplica Kalksteinów w Chełmży
1.5 km
Chełmża Town Hall
1.4 km
Synagoge
1.6 km
Co-Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Chełmża
1.8 kmPark
4.5 km
Kaplica rodziny Zawiszów Czarnych w Chełmży
1.5 kmPark
3.1 kmWilla, przed 1882
1.8 kmOld parish cemetery in Chełmża
1.5 kmCmentarz stary w Chełmży
1.5 kmPark
6 km
Płatna
3 km
Dwór (dec. pałac) w Brąchnówku
6.1 km
Zespół pałacowy w Kończewicach
3.1 km
Pałac w Kończewicach
3.1 kmDom (z oficynami)
1.7 km
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4.8 km
Pałac w Pluskowęsach
4.8 kmChełmińska 8
1.7 km
Zespół pałacowy
5.2 km
Pałac, ob. szkoła
5.2 km
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