At almost 650 years old, the tower is now a listed monument and a popular landmark on the Old Town tour. It originally served to store gunpowder and defend the city.

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It features a lovingly crafted figure of the Virgin Mary in a small rock niche. Surrounded by greenery and protected by ancient walls, the grotto invites you to linger and pray silently—a place that combines history and spirituality.

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5 %

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Location: Lauda-Königshofen, Main-Tauber-Kreis, Main-Tauber-Kreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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