Druselturm, Medieval tower in Kassel, Germany.
The Druselturm stands 44 meters tall with a circular foundation of 9.2 meters in diameter near the Druselplatz in central Kassel.
Built in 1415 as part of the city fortifications, the tower served as a prison where inmates were lowered through a circular hole into deep dungeons.
The tower received its name from Druselbach stream, which supplied water to clean the streets of the old town through a system of channels.
The structure remains closed to the public throughout the year, with occasional openings during special events for guided visits.
Landgrave Philip the Magnanimous ordered the installation of heating in the prison cells after experiencing cold confinement during his own imprisonment.
Location: Kassel
GPS coordinates: 51.31640,9.49944
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:34
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