Torun, Poland

On your next trip to Poland, if you're in the vicinity of Gdansk, you may want to consider taking a side trip to Torun. Torun is one of Poland's World Heritage Sites and has a picturesque medieval Old Town with an impressive town hall. It is also the birthplace of Nicholas Copernicus, and visitors to Torun can visit Copernicus-related sites here. If you go during the month of December, you can even visit the Torun Christmas Market.

Torun Town Hall Photo Credit: iStockphoto/tsz01