Hallescher Tower Delitzsch

The Hallesche tower was built in the years 1394-1396 as part of the defense system of Delitzsch, in the lower part of the tower was a dungeon.

The two towers, Breiter Turm and Hallescher Turm, were built in the period from 1394 to 1397 of brick. They are among the oldest and tallest structures in the city and were built to improve the city defense at these locations. On the east side of the wall belt is the 46 meter high Breite Turm. From 1504 to 1890 he served as a living and working place of the Türmers. Today, in the residential area at that time, there is a historic shoemaker's workshop from the 17th century, while the other floors house museum and gallery exhibitions. Also the 38 meter high Hallesche tower on the western city wall served from 1686 to 1898 as living and working place of a Türmers. In a dungeon in the tower sole, convicts were imprisoned until their execution. The brick building in the 16th century received a Renaissance construction in the form of a lantern for the installation of a bell. Furthermore existed further smaller Wart and powder towers, of which, however, only isolated foundations are available.

Hallescher Turm, syn. Hallescher Turm, can be seen on the way to Delitzsch Castle.
The Hallesche Turm in Delitzsch stands on the western edge of the old town of Delitzsch and dates from the 14th century
(Construction period 1394 to 1396 in Gothic style), five-story clinker brick building, can be viewed as part of its use. architektur-blicklicht.de/stadtbefestigungen/hallischer-turm-delitzsch