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Geithain Powder Tower

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    Location: Geithain, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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    December 10, 2021

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    A landmark of our city is the Powder Tower, the former free tower. It is a prominent corner tower in the city fortifications and served as a watchtower to protect the city; from there one had a wide view for enemy observation.
    Those who want to visit the tower can visit the opening times:
    Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    Saturday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
    in the local history museum Geithain at 034341/44403 heimatmuseum.geithain@googlemail.com
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    March 26, 2018

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    It dates back to the 12th century, and was a watchtower as part of the city wall. It is the landmark of the city Geithain, and the only surviving tower from the coat of arms.
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    March 27, 2017

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    It dates back to the 12th century, and was a watchtower part of the city wall. It is the landmark of the city Geithain, and the only surviving tower from the coat of arms.
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