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Obertorturm (Obertor Tower), Aarau

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Obertorturm (Obertor Tower), Aarau

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    November 5, 2023

    Upper Tower (also called Obertor), Aarau
    The Obertorturm dates back to the 13th century and is the best-preserved medieval tower in Switzerland. In the 15th/16th In the 19th century it was expanded to become Hochwacht.
    Text / Source: aarau info, Metzgergasse 2, 5000 Aarau
    aarauinfo.ch/ausflug

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      November 5, 2023

      The Obertorturm is the highest preserved medieval city tower in Switzerland. The lower part of the tower was built in the 13th century. In 16. In the 19th century it was raised by three floors to become a residential and watchtower. You get an insight into the unearthly dungeons and the well-preserved tower keeper's apartment.
      Text / Source: aarau info, Metzgergasse 2, 5000 Aarau
      aarauinfo.ch/ausflug

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        Location: Aargau, Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland

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