Saunatorn

The circular Saunatorn tower features thick stone walls and stands as an integral component of the extensive medieval fortification system of Tallinn.

During the 16th century, Saunatorn functioned as a defensive stronghold within Tallinn's four-kilometer wall system, which included 46 towers protecting against invaders.

The tower received its name from a public bathhouse that operated nearby, reflecting the intersection of military architecture and everyday community life in medieval Tallinn.

Visitors can access Saunatorn through guided tours of Tallinn's wall system, which includes paths connecting multiple preserved defensive structures throughout the Old Town.

The tower remains one of 26 surviving defensive structures from the original medieval fortification network that made Tallinn among the most protected cities globally.

Part of: Walls of Tallinn

GPS coordinates: 59.43957,24.74224

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:42