Monuments in Grudziądz

• The City Walls
• Benedictine Monastery
• The Water Gate
• The Granaries
• The Castle Hill
• Astronomy Lover's Place
• Main Square With Itss Unique Architecture
• Benedictine Palace

Grudziądz is a city of almost 100,000 inhabitants in the north of Poland, in the valley of the River Vistula, on its right bank. The city is centrally located in a 60-metre deep basin called "Grudziądzka Basin". It neighbours in the north with the Iławskie Lake District, in the south with the Chełmińskie Lake District and in the west with the Tuchola Forests. Despite its turbulent history, Grudziądz still has a range of monuments that are worth seeing and attract attention by their unique character, architectural variety and an undeniable appeal. We offer sightseeing tours which include the hottest architectural spots to see in the city.

Since the discovery of thermal waters in the 1970s in Marusza, a village in the vicinty of Grudziądz, the natural properties of these waters have been used in modern wellnes and treatment therapies. 1600 metres below the ground level warm, 44 degree waters were found. After many studies and analyses which sparked on the interest in their exceptional healing properties, their infinite resources are now to be enjoyed. Their unique mineral composition makes them rank among the best therapeutic waters in Europe. More information available on the website www.geotermiagrudziadz.pl

Despite its turbulent history, Grudziądz still has a range of monuments that are worth seeing and attract attention by their unique character, architectural variety and an undeniable appeal. We offer sightseeing tours which include the hottest architectural spots to see in the city.

Erected at the beginning of the 14th century, with 5 gates: The Water Gate, Toruń Gate, Side Gate, Łasin Gate, and the Castle Gate, which was connected to the castle. Ten towers were built in the walls. Through the ages, the walls were systematically expanded and fortified. At the end of the 19th century they were partially dismantled due to the expansion of the city. The south-east corner was preserved, together with the lower part of the keep and the Water Tower which was supplied by the Trynka Canal (which presently runs underground).

The first monastery in Grudziądz, built in 1631. It was razed by fire during the wars with the Swedes. The present baroque-style building was established in 1728-31, built partially underground in an irregular "L" shape. The shorter wing is connected to the Holy Spirit's Church. This structure has also served as a teachers college and a care home for the elderly, and presently houses the museum.

From the beginning of the 14* century, formerly it was locked with a portcullis (which presently is decorative in function only). It was burnt in 1659 and 1945, after which it underwent massive renovation. This gate was the main entrance to the city and to the castle from the harbour. During the rebuilding process, the exterior of the gate facing the city lost its gothic and defensive character.

From the beginning of the 14* century, formerly it was locked with a portcullis (which presently is decorative in function only). It was burnt in 1659 and 1945, after which it underwent massive renovation. This gate was the main entrance to the city and to the castle from the harbour. During the rebuilding process, the exterior of the gate facing the city lost its gothic and defensive character.

The remains of the stronghold built on the highest point in Grudziądz by the Teutonic Knights in 1250-1209. It formed a stylistic square similar to the castle in Gniew (60 km from Grudziądz), with the addition of a 30 meter tower named Klimek between the north and west wings. The castle was frequently destroyed, particularly in the Swedish wars. In 1801 it was dismantled by order of Frederick II, and the bricks were used to build prison walls and the Citadel. The Klimek stood until it was blown up by the Germans on March 5,1945. What remains now is the well (50 m deep and 2.5 m across), chapel wall ruins, the Klimek tower foundations, and an incredible view of the Vistula River and the city.

With the statue of Mikołaj Kopernik (Copernicus) as its central point. The sculpture was set up in 1972 in memory of the famous astronomer’s visit to Grudziądz to deliver his well-known treatise on monetary system at a Prussian council meeting on 21" May, 1552.

A rectangle 54 m by 70 m. cobblestoned in 1843, with exits to 8 streets on 4 corners. Formerly the square featured a gothic style city hall (till 1851), the Merchants' House, the King Frederick II Lutheran Church (1785-1899), and, up until WW II, the luxury hotel "Królewski Dwór" (The Kings Manor). The remaining buildings were initially wooden, then later brick. These were largely destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt in the baroque style. The Under The Swan on the north side still remains since the end of the i6th century. Also notable is the Polish Soldier's statue in the center of the square. It replaced the Independence Statue which was destroyed in 1939 by the Nazis.

Along with the Benedictine monastery in 1730 as a residence for the abbots. The baroque style brick budding is covered with stucco, the front section is divided by 4 pillars. Niches between the lower windows hold 8 sculptures of Benedictine saints. Stucco decorations in plant motifs crown the main floor windows. It was destroyed during military action in 1945. During its restoration in 1945-50, the wing connecting it to the Church of the Holy Spirits was dismantled. Presently it is part of the museum, housing the permanent exhibition of the Cavalry Training Center in Grudziądz.