Leaning Tower of Toruń

Leaning Tower of Toruń
Krzywa Wieża w Toruniu
The Leaning Tower of Toruń, viewed from the east
Location within Poland
General information
TypeFortified tower
Architectural styleGothic
LocationToruń, Poland
Coordinates53°0′30.04″N 18°36′7.92″E / 53.0083444°N 18.6022000°E / 53.0083444; 18.6022000
Construction started13th century
Renovated19th century
Height
Height15 meters
Technical details
MaterialRed brick
TypeCultural
Criteriaii, iv
Designated1997
Part ofMedieval Town of Toruń
Reference no.835
UNESCO regionEurope
Designated8 September 1994
Part ofToruń – Old and New Town
Reference no.M.P. z 1994 r. Nr 50, poz. 422
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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.