Toruń  is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula river. The mediaeval town, birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus, is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The town contains many monuments from the Middle Ages, and also from the 20th century (200 military objects). The city is famous for having preserved its almost intact medieval spatial layout and many Gothic buildings, all build from brick, including monumental churches, the Town Hall and many burgher houses. The most interesting monuments are:

• Gothic churches:
• Cathedral of Ss. John the Evangelist and John the Baptist
• St. Mary's church, former Franciscan, aisled hall built in 14th century
• St. Jacob church, basilica from the 14th century,
• Old Town Hall, building begun in 1274
• city fortifications, begun in the 13th century, extended between the 14th and 15th centuries, mostly demolished in 19th century, but partially preserved with a few city gates and watch towers (among them the so-called Leaning Tower) from the Vistula side
• Gothic house from 15th century, where Copernicus was allegedly born (now a museum)
• Ruins of the Teutonic Knights' castle from the 13th century
• House Under the Star
• Toruń has the largest number of preserved Gothic houses in Poland, many with Gothic wall paintings or wooden beam ceilings from 16th-18th century