St. Catherine church in Toruń

The brick church rises 86 meters into the sky with its Gothic Revival architectural details and pronounced vertical elements designed by Schönhals.

Initially constructed between 1894 and 1897 for Protestant soldiers stationed at the fortress, the church transferred to Polish Army ownership in 1920.

The church name connects to medieval traditions of annual fairs where local craftsmen displayed their gingerbread specialties on Saint Catherine's Day.

Visitors find the church at 1 Szpitalna Street, with regular opening hours and guided tours explaining the architectural features and history.

Local nuns from the original chapel created a specific type of gingerbread called 'katarzynki', which became a recognized culinary tradition of Toruń.

Location: Toruń

Architects: Schönhals

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Height: 86 m

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 53.01290,18.61340

Latest update: March 17, 2025 13:43