Blasturm

According to a document dated December 6, 1459, Schwandorf began to build a city wall. The 1.3-kilometer-long wall encompassed the medieval core of Schwandorf with the castle complex, the …

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March 15, 2019

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The listed Blasturm was part of the Schwandorf city wall. Until 1963 the tower served as a museum of local history and until today there is a small museum in it that reminds of the occupation of the Türmers and Carl Spitzweg.

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September 21, 2019

Road cycling

The blast tower in Schwandorf was part of the city wall. At the highest point of the city wall it is mentioned in 1555 as Neuturm. Wall thickness up to 1.65 m. Served a warrior who had to warn of fire and warfare.

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Elevation 440 m

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