In Peitz there was a castle, which dates back to the 13th century. In the middle of the 16th century, Johann V, Margrave of the Neumark, had the castle converted into a citadel (upper fortress). In the years 1559 to 1562, the reconstruction took place. Major parts of the former castle are located in the main tower of the fortress (fortress tower). Between 1590 and 1995 extensive fortifications were built around the city (Unterfortress). Renowned fortress builders of European rank such as Chiramella, Arkanat and especially Lynar were involved in the construction.
In the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), the fortress town offered protection to many nobles and church dignitaries. Even the Brandenburg Elector Georg Wilhelm moved in the winter of 1637/38 his seat of government to Peitz.
In 1767 King Frederick the Great gave the order to remove the fortress. Peitz still has valuable witnesses from the time of the fortress. The most important building is the fortress tower from the 13./16. Century.
See lausitzer-museenland.de/museen/festungsturm-peitz

This fortress tower serves today among other things as registry office.

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Lemmi alias Schlumpf

November 20, 2019

Due to its strategic location as a Brandenburg enclave in the midst of the Saxon Lausitz, the city was expanded from the mid-16th century to a fortress. The fortress had its own ironworks, which cast the cannons and bullets. Ponds served both the fish farming and the defense (by flooding the environment). During the Seven Years' War (1756-1763) the fortress fell temporarily into the hands of the Austrians. In 1764 the fortress was abandoned.
On the leveled ditches and ramparts, mulberry tree plantations were planted to breed silkworms.
The Malzhausbastei and the fortress tower (30m high and 5,40 m thick walls) are remaining evidence of the fortress city, today there is a museum accommodated. The tower can also be climbed, with a beautiful view of the city and surroundings.

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JTH

July 18, 2024

Approximately 700 year old fortress tower. Impressive building.

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