The name of the Wendish Tower derives from the Sorbian (Wendish) settlement that was located in the area of today's Wendische Straße north of the German craftsmen's settlement (on Reichenstraße) …

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The tower was built from 1490-1492, it served to protect the nearby Sorbs (Wenden), hence its name. From 1663 he was a guilty prison. A demolition could be prevented. It was later integrated into the construction of the adjacent barracks.

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Elevation 220 m

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Sunday 25 January

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57 %

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