Jakubskie Suburb

Jakubskie Przedmieście, formerly known as Jakubowe Przedmieście (German: Jakobsvorstadt), is a historic suburb of Toruń that belongs to the parish of St. James in Nowe Miasto, established in 1264. Today, it is an official part of the city, located on the right bank of the Vistula River, bordering Mokre, Rubinkowo, Winnica, and Stare Miasto. The main streets of Jakubskie Przedmieście include Lubicka, Skrzyńskiego, Traugutta, Winnice, and Wschodnia. The district is predominantly residential, with a dominance of single-family homes from the 19th and early 20th centuries, while the eastern part of the neighborhood features newer multi-family buildings. The area also includes industrial and commercial zones, with significant establishments such as the Toruńskie Zakłady Materiałów Opatrunkowych (Toruń Dressing Materials Plant) and the "Kopernik" Confectionery Factory. Historically, the name Jakubskie Przedmieście derives from the St. James Gate, one of the medieval gates of Toruń. Despite its name, the district is not a suburb in the traditional sense but rather an inner-city area, located just 8–9 km from the city's administrative boundaries. Jakubskie Przedmieście is home to many important institutions, including the Samorządowe Kolegium Odwoławcze (Municipal Appeal College), the No. 13 General and Technical School Complex, the Copernicus shopping gallery, and the St. James Cemetery. An interesting feature of the district is the Center for Artillery and Armament Training and the Museum of Artillery, highlighting the area's military traditions. It is also worth mentioning the city park and the picturesque Piłsudski Mound, which add to the charm of the neighborhood.