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Karlsruhe District

Simmelturm, Bretten

Karlsruhe District

Simmelturm, Bretten

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Simmelturm, Bretten

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Location: Bretten, Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Scout Jens

May 29, 2021

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The Simmelturm was built in the Middle Ages between 1350 and 1400. As the southernmost part of the medieval city fortifications, it served as a prison in quiet times, but also as a guard to the south. It originally had a different, higher roof; the current one was added in 1761.
It got its name from its round shape (“sinwel” means round).
Various coats of arms are attached to the arched frieze, as well as 16 grotesque heads that were intended to serve as a deterrent.
ka.stadtwiki.net/Simmelturm

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Andi

August 28, 2022

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The Simmel Tower derives its name from the Middle High German word "sinwel" (=circular, round) and was built in the second half of the 14th century.
It was built with …

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Kurpfalzradler

September 4, 2020

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Very nice old watchtower in Bretten. You can take a break in the shade at the park by the city wall.

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