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Witch Tower, Obernburg

Witch Tower, Obernburg

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Witch Tower, Obernburg

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Location: Obernburg am Main, Miltenberg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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hopsi

October 23, 2022

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The name of the witch tower is reminiscent of the rampant witch craze during the Thirty Years' War. Those suspected of witchcraft were imprisoned in his dungeon. It is documented …

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Wander🦔igel 🕊️

March 12, 2024

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The appearance of the Witch Tower corresponds to the Täschenturm. The former access from the city wall is halfway up.
Its name is reminiscent of the witch craze, and it also served as a municipal prison for a time.

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Nico

February 21, 2023

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Luckily you don't need that nowadays... witches have had their day

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