Hexenturm (Witch Tower)
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The watchtower is a relic of the first city fortification from the 11th century, previously angular, it was rounded off due to the better defense against cannonballs.
The witch tower got its name at the time of the witch hunt when the supposed witches were locked up theretranslated by
•May 18, 2020
From the 17th century the tower with its 6 meter deep dungeon was used to imprison women accused of witchcraft. Until 1846 the tower was used as a "criminal prison for dissolute girls".
translated by•June 16, 2021
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