Maagdentoren, Medieval fortified tower in Zichem, Belgium.
The Maagdentoren rises 26 meters high with a diameter of 15 meters, featuring walls over 4 meters thick at its base.
Reinoud II of Schoonvorst ordered the construction of this border defense tower around 1383 to protect the boundary between the Duchy of Brabant and County of Loon.
The tower carries the name Maiden's Tower from a legend about a nobleman's daughter who refused an arranged marriage and was imprisoned within its walls.
The tower includes an observation platform accessible by stairs, offering views extending up to 30 kilometers across the Demer Valley on clear days.
The structure combines local brown iron sandstone from Hageland Hills for its exterior with brick materials for its interior construction.
Location: Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
GPS coordinates: 51.00215,4.99216
Latest update: June 3, 2025 07:05
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