Döhrener Turm, Medieval watchtower in Südstadt-Bult, Germany
The Döhrener Turm stands on a traffic island near Hildesheimer Street, featuring three floors and walls measuring 1.3 meters in thickness with multiple arrow slits.
Built in 1382 as part of Hannover's defensive system, the tower contained 17,000 bricks and served as a customs post and surveillance point against wood theft.
The tower marks the location of a significant defensive victory in 1486, when its garrison prevented an attack on Hannover, creating the tale of Hannover's Spartans.
The structure includes a fireplace room and an upper wooden floor, added during extensive renovations in the 1970s after damages from World War II.
The tower's illumination schedule adapts to protect water bats, with lights operating only from mid-October to early March during their hibernation period.
Location: Südstadt-Bult
Height: 15 m
Diameter: 6 m
Website: http://döhrener-turm.de
GPS coordinates: 52.34694,9.76065
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:10
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