Rieswarte, Medieval watchtower ruins in Göttingen, Germany.
The Rieswarte tower structure includes a trapezoidal wall with three distinct buildings inside, including a residential space and a metalworking facility.
Built between 1438 and 1442, the Rieswarte tower reached a height of 16 meters and formed part of Göttingen's defensive warning network.
The tower's architectural design reflects medieval German defensive techniques, incorporating both residential quarters and fortification elements within its walls.
Multiple mountain biking and hiking trails lead to the tower site, with routes ranging from 11 to 35 kilometers in length.
Archaeological investigations in 1980-1982 revealed an integrated waste disposal system within the tower structure, an advanced feature for its time period.
Location: Göttingen
GPS coordinates: 51.57950,9.99698
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:45
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