Runder Turm

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The Round Tower (Runder Turm) of Andernach is a large defensive tower dating to the 15th century. It is Andernach's symbol and is one of the mightiest fortified towers of its time. It was built under the direction of the town council of Andernach in the period before 1440 (round lower section, first mention in the construction records) and from 1448 to 1453 (octagonal upper section) as a fortified watch tower within the town fortifications.

Address
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 6, Andernach, Germany

Established
15th century

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