The Toruń castle was one of the oldest buildings of this type erected by the Teutonic Knights on the right bank of the Vistula.
Its construction began around the mid-13th century, using the fortifications of an older, previously destroyed stronghold.
The Teutonic castle was not captured and destroyed by military operations, but the inhabitants of Toruń themselves contributed to this, who besieged and captured the stronghold in early February 1454.
After taking over the castle, the inhabitants of Toruń began its complete demolition, and where the castle had been, a municipal garbage dump was created, which has operated until modern times.
The ruins were fully discovered only in the 1960s thanks to the work of archaeologists, and they resemble a horseshoe in shape.
The catalyst for the nationwide uprising and capture of the castle was a signal from the Prussian Confederation in order to defend the rights against the abuses and lawlessness of the Teutonic Knights.
While visiting the ruins of the castle, you can see the castle courtyard, underground and the so-called gdanisko, i.e. the knight's castle toilet.
