Leaning Tower of Toruń
| Leaning Tower of Toruń | |
|---|---|
Krzywa Wieża w Toruniu | |
The Leaning Tower of Toruń, viewed from the east | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fortified tower |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| Town or city | Toruń |
| Country | Poland |
| Coordinates | 53°0′30.04″N 18°36′7.92″E / 53.0083444°N 18.6022000°E |
| Construction started | 13th century |
| Renovated | 19th century |
| Height | 15 meters |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Red brick |
The Leaning Tower of Toruń (Polish: Krzywa Wieża w Toruniu) 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 Krzywą Wieżą street, it is one of the most important landmarks in Toruń's Old Town. As part of the Medieval Town of Toruń it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Monument of Poland.