Wood Tower, Medieval watchtower in Mainz, Germany.
The Wood Tower rises six stories high with a steep hipped roof, featuring Gothic elements including pointed-arch windows and ribbed vault ceilings.
Built in the first half of the 15th century, this defensive structure served as both a watchtower and a prison until the early 19th century.
The tower displays decorative busts of notable figures, including a burgher with his wife and a king with his queen, above the first-floor windows.
Located near the Rhine River, the tower stands at coordinates 49.9971, 8.27803, providing visitors access to one of Mainz's medieval fortification structures.
The name originates from the wood market that operated outside its gate and the timber transported on the Rhine River from southern Germany.
Location: Mainz
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.99710,8.27803
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:44
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