A statue of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus stands in front of the Town Hall in Torun, Poland, on June 24, 2026. Known for its gingerbread, Torun is the hometown of the well-known astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. The medieval old town of Torun was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. (Photo by Aleksy Witwicki/Xinhua)

This photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows a view of the old town of Torun, Poland. Known for its gingerbread, Torun is the hometown of the well-known astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. The medieval old town of Torun was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. (Photo by Aleksy Witwicki/Xinhua)

A tourist looks out at the city through a telescope in Torun, Poland, on June 24, 2026. Known for its gingerbread, Torun is the hometown of the well-known astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. The medieval old town of Torun was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. (Photo by Aleksy Witwicki/Xinhua)

An artisan decorates a traditional Torun gingerbread at a shop in Torun, Poland, on June 24, 2026. Known for its gingerbread, Torun is the hometown of the well-known astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. The medieval old town of Torun was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. (Photo by Aleksy Witwicki/Xinhua)