The punishment or debt tower was built from rubble stones and has a conical roof. Criminals who had committed minor offenses ended up here. Located west of the Klingentor, it forms the northwest corner of the Rothenburg city fortifications.

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January 30, 2025

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The Penalty Tower in Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a historic tower that served as a prison for criminals who had committed minor offenses. It is located west of the Klingentor and forms the northwest corner of the city fortifications. The tower was built around 1400 and is made of rubble stone with a conical roof. Today, birds and bats find shelter under the conical roof.

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Elevation 410 m

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Sunday 15 February

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91 %

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Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Landkreis Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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