Brunnenturm, Fortified tower in Old Town Zürich, Switzerland
The Brunnenturm rises 17 meters high with a square base of 10 meters and features corner stones with a tent-shaped roof in central Zürich.
Built around 1250, the tower passed through Lombard merchants' ownership from 1357 to 1429 before becoming property of the Escher family until 1810.
The tower represents medieval defensive architecture and received designation as a Class B Swiss cultural property, marking its regional significance.
The structure stands at Obere Zäune 26 near Napfplatz, currently housing a parent education center and daycare facility operated by Zürich's School Department.
From 1567 to 1876, a namesake fountain stood directly in front of the tower, later relocated to the lower section of Napfplatz square.
Location: Zürich
Location: Zürich
Address: Obere Zäune 26
GPS coordinates: 47.37150,8.54430
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:45
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