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Męczarnia Tower

Name: Męczarnia Tower
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Location: gmina Wieluń, Wieluń, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland

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1. Męczarnia Tower – Wieluń Market Square loop from Wieluń

4.28km

01:05

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wieluń City Walls and Tower loop from Wieluń

5.54km

01:25

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Męczarnia Tower – Franciscan Monastery in Wieluń loop from Wieluń

8.47km

02:09

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Migdał

July 11, 2025

This medieval tower, known as "Męczarnia" (Torture Chamber), was built at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries as part of Wieluń's defensive walls, serving as the city prison and executioner's workshop. The tower played a defensive role during the late 16th century when Habsburg forces approached the city, and it survived centuries of decay before being comprehensively restored in the second decade of the 21st century with EU funding.

Today it houses two permanent exhibitions: "In the Chamber of the Wieluń Executioner" showcasing the history and tools of local executioners, and "History of Weaponry in Medieval and Old Polish Times" focusing on the military history of Wieluń's residents.

Migdał

July 11, 2025

The executioner in Wieluń was not only responsible for carrying out court sentences but also served as the city's sanitation officer, removing animal carcasses from the town as part of his municipal duties.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: gmina Wieluń, Wieluń, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland

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Męczarnia Tower

1. Męczarnia Tower – Wieluń Market Square loop from Wieluń

2. Wieluń City Walls and Tower loop from Wieluń

3. Męczarnia Tower – Franciscan Monastery in Wieluń loop from Wieluń

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