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Ultimate Defense Tower

Name: Ultimate Defense Tower
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Location: Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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2. Cieszyn Castle (Zamek Cieszyn) – Olsa Riverside Path in Těšín loop from Cieszyn

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3. Three Brothers' Well – Ultimate Defense Tower loop from Cieszyn

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October 31, 2022

The tower was erected in the second half of the 13th century and was one of the important defenses of the upper castle. It was built of stone in the form of a cylinder, the diameter of which was 12 meters, the walls were 4.2 meters thick and about 24 meters high. The highest part of the tower was topped with a girdle and a wooden conical roof. The usable area of the interior was only about 3.6 m. There was a prison in the lower floor of the tower, and above there were living quarters and guard rooms.
In the 14th century, during the expansion of the castle, the tower was incorporated into the walls, becoming one of the corner towers. Later it fell into disrepair and was covered with a stone and earth embankment. In 1914, artificial ruins were erected on the embankment, thus creating a romantic spot in the park.
In the years 2001-2002, during the archaeological works carried out in the park, the remains of the tower were uncovered, and then its original appearance was restored. The ruins of the castle kitchen from the 16th century are visible next to the tower.
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1. Cieszyn Market Square – Cieszyn Castle (Zamek Cieszyn) loop from Cieszyn

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