Hausmannsturm, Medieval castle ruins in Bad Frankenhausen, Germany
The round tower stands nine meters in diameter with walls up to three meters thick, positioned on a mountain spur above Bad Frankenhausen.
First mentioned in 998 as 'Frankenhaus', the castle served as a strategic point near salt production facilities until its military significance declined after the Thirty Years' War.
From 1909 to 1935, the German Student Federation held annual Pentecost meetings at the tower, making it a central gathering point for academic traditions.
The Motorsport Club Bad Frankenhausen currently maintains the tower, which remains accessible for visitors interested in medieval architecture.
Around 1800, the Bleichrodt artist family created detailed views of the tower, providing essential documentation of its architectural development through centuries.
Location: Bad Frankenhausen
GPS coordinates: 51.36090,11.10430
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:55
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