Weißer Turm, Darmstadt, Medieval defense tower in Darmstadt, Germany
The White Tower stands 39.75 meters tall with a diameter of 6 meters and features thick walls measuring 1.75 meters at its base.
Built between 1330 and 1418 as part of Darmstadt's fortification wall, the White Tower served as a strategic defense point at the southwestern corner.
The tower contained two bells cast in 1704, including the Silver Bell which rang exclusively upon the death of Hessian nobility members.
The structure contains 125 steps leading from the entrance to the bell chamber and currently functions as a venue for exhibitions and cultural events.
In 2002, the ownership of the White Tower transferred from the State of Hesse to the City of Darmstadt for the symbolic price of 1 euro.
Location: Darmstadt
Address: Ernst-Ludwigs-Platz 3
GPS coordinates: 49.87260,8.65376
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:18
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