Anatomieturm Jena

The round stone tower features a preserved windowless base section and remnants of an octagonal upper level with tall windows.

Built in the 13th century as part of Jena's city walls, the tower served as a southwestern fortification point until its transformation into an anatomy theater.

The tower functioned as an educational facility where medical students observed dissections on a central table surrounded by wooden benches in the lecture hall.

Located at the intersection of Teichgraben and Leutragraben streets, the exterior of the tower remains open for public viewing following restoration in 2016.

Johann Wolfgang Goethe conducted research in this tower, examining the mandibular bones of human embryos and elephants during his scientific studies.

Location: Jena

Accessibility: Non accessibile in sedia a rotelle

Part of: City walls of Jena

GPS coordinates: 50.92800,11.58370

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:27