Goose Tower, Medieval defensive tower at Vordingborg Castle, Denmark
The Goose Tower is a stone structure that tapers toward the top and stands about 36 meters tall, crowned with a copper spire holding a golden goose. Inside, it now houses exhibitions, and visitors can climb to an upper platform that offers sweeping views across the castle grounds.
King Valdemar IV built this tower in the 1360s as part of his expansion of Vordingborg Castle. It remains the only surviving structure from the set of four corner towers he originally constructed at that time.
The tower's name comes from the golden goose perched on its roof, which King Valdemar IV once used as a symbol of power against rival merchant cities. Visitors walking around the base and climbing inside can sense this bold statement embedded in the stone.
The tower is accessible through the Danish Castle Centre museum, where visitors can explore its interior exhibitions and access the upper viewing platform. Wear comfortable shoes, as the climb involves steep narrow stairs.
This tower became Denmark's first officially protected historical monument in 1808, setting a precedent for safeguarding other buildings across the country. Its designation marked a turning point in how the nation valued its medieval heritage.
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