Tour de la dette, Medieval tower in Nuremberg, Germany
The Schuldturm stands as a stone tower with thick walls and narrow windows, reflecting medieval architectural principles of defensive structures in Nuremberg.
Built in 1323, this tower functioned as a detention facility for individuals unable to repay their financial obligations during the medieval period of Nuremberg.
The tower demonstrates how medieval society handled financial transgressions, keeping debtors confined until they resolved their monetary obligations to creditors.
Located near Nuremberg Cathedral and the Main Market, the tower provides visitors with insights into the medieval justice system through informational displays.
The structure remains one of the few preserved debtor prisons from medieval Germany, maintaining its original architectural features through centuries.
GPS coordinates: 49.45260,11.08090
Latest update: March 15, 2025 02:14
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