Judgement Tower

Maribor, Slovenia

The Judgement Tower is a fortified medieval tower in Maribor. An original tower built on the site in the early 14th century secured the southwestern corner of the city walls. It was completely rebuilt in 1540, with the addition of a conical roof which burned down in the 17th century.

The tower has seen several additions; the renaissance structure extends to the tops of the second-floor windows, and is followed an early 17th century extension. Four more floors were added in the 19th century.

The tower partially burned down again in 1937 and was restored in the 1950s. It is one of several surviving elements of the former city walls; others include the Water Tower and the Jewish Tower, while the Benetke Tower was demolished in the late 1960s to make way for a hydroelectric reservoir.

References:

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Castles and fortifications in Slovenia

Address

Pristan 8, Maribor, Slovenia

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Details

Founded: 1540
Category: Castles and fortifications in Slovenia

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marek Šolc (2 years ago)
The court tower is a nice building, it has been nicely renovated, in the case of a tour, there is also a description of the history of this building under the tower. In the past, this tower was used as a warehouse and port.

Tram Mai (4 years ago)
Very nice

Dzangir Kolar (4 years ago)
Court tower is defense tower built in 14th century at south west corner of the old town, next to river Drava. It was renew recently

IOAN M. (5 years ago)
Great fortress.

Anon ymous (6 years ago)
AAA- to BBB-... Very Different Service, IT depends on the Day u Visit...

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