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Römerberg Bastion

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Römerberg Bastion

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    January 2, 2020

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    With the destruction of the city of Simmern in May and September of 1689, the Römerberg bastion also fell. An engraving by Merian depicts the corner tower of the former …
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    November 13, 2022

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    The Römerberg bastion, renovated in 2005/2006, was the corner tower of the former city fortifications with a round tower cap. The old bastion only had access through a hole in the vaulted ceiling, suggesting it was once used as a prison. The upper part of the tower served as a guard room.
    Source: outdooractive.com/de/poi/hunsrueck/bastion-roemerberg/2797691
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