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Darmstadt District

Witch Tower and City Wall, Butzbach

Darmstadt District

Witch Tower and City Wall, Butzbach

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Witch Tower and City Wall, Butzbach

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Location: Butzbach, Wetteraukreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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Steffen 🚲🥾🛼

August 18, 2020

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City wall and witch tower at the church square From approx. 1321-1368 the new founding of the city of Butzbach was secured with a strong, 1,321 m long and 9.3 m high circular wall (with its typical candle arches). Three city gates and several towers also secured the well-fortified city. The Witches Tower is one of the last remaining city wall towers (late 14th century) and was built as a prison and watchtower. The witches accused of sorcery were imprisoned in it until they were sentenced.

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February 14, 2023

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very photogenic part of the city wall

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March 16, 2025

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The old city wall is beautifully restored on the inside, with candle arches. The Witches' Tower 🧙‍♀️, part of the old city wall, is also still preserved.

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Butzbach Historic Town Hall – Butzbach Market Square loop from Pohl-Göns

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Butzbach Historic Town Hall – Butzbach Market Square loop from Justizvollzugsanstalt Butzbach

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Butzbach, Wetteraukreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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