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Prison Tower (Malefizturm) and Fronfeste Mindelheim

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    April 4, 2017

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    Built in the 13th Century cylindrical construction with a pointed helmet is also known as Malefizturm, robbery tower or iron tower.
    The attached Fronfeste was built in 1834. At the preserved section of the city wall with battlements branches off a narrow passage and leads into the moat. From the walkway near the Europabrunnen picturesque perspective. Prison tower and the towers of the Upper Gate and St. Stephen's Church
    connected by the city wall in an escape.
    Source: City of Mindelheim
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    November 21, 2020

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    On the south side of the Malefizturm there is a nice playground in the moat with a cable car, slide and suspension bridge, as well as benches to linger.
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    July 20, 2021

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    The old town of Mindelsheim has it all - from museums to churches, old walls and towers.
    If you want to find out more - the city offers a variety of tours, also for children!
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