Alter Turm, Octagonal church tower in Mettlach, Germany.
The Alter Turm stands as an octagonal structure with two levels, featuring six semicircular niches inside and a distinctive architectural design from the Ottonian period.
Built around 989 as part of a Benedictine monastery, the tower served as a burial church for Saint Liutwin, who founded the monastery in the late 7th century.
The tower functioned as a double church, with the lower floor dedicated to Saint Liutwin and the upper floor containing a chapel dedicated to Mary.
The German Foundation for Monument Protection supports the continuous preservation of this medieval structure, which requires regular maintenance due to weather effects.
During medieval times, people brought mentally ill individuals to the tower, believing that the saints' intercession would bring healing and peace.
Location: Mettlach
GPS coordinates: 49.49320,6.59397
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:55
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