Perlachturm, Medieval watchtower in Augsburg, Germany
The octagonal Perlachturm rises 70 meters above Augsburg's central district, featuring a distinctive spire and bell tower construction from different architectural periods.
Built in 989 as part of St. Peter's Monastery, the tower underwent substantial modifications in the 1610s under the direction of architect Elias Holl.
The tower contains the Turamichele, a mechanical figure displaying Archangel Michael fighting a dragon, representing the eternal battle between good and evil.
Visitors need to climb 258 steps to reach the observation platform, which provides views across Augsburg and the surrounding Bavarian landscape.
The name Perlachturm stems from ancient Germanic roots, potentially combining 'Per' for bear and 'lach' for fair, reflecting its historical connection to medieval markets.
Location: Augsburg
Address: Rathausplatz 6
GPS coordinates: 48.36920,10.89830
Latest update: May 17, 2025 06:49
Rathaus
63 m
Goldener Saal
62 m
Augustusbrunnen
31 m
St. Peter am Perlach
10 m
Turamichele
11 m
Karolinenstraße 15
81 m
Stadtmetzg Augsburg
107 m
Monastery of the Franciscan nuns (Maria Stern)
125 m
Augsburger Christkindlesmarkt
45 m
Kulturhaus Kresslesmühle
102 m
Leonhardskapelle
127 m
Karolinenstraße 12
88 m
Georgsbrunnen (Augsburg)
102 m
Neuer Bau
32 m
Ehemaliges Polizeigebäude Augsburg
91 m
Bürgerhaus
128 m
Ehemaliges Handwerkerhaus
118 m
Elias-Holl-Platz 2
107 m
Bürgerhaus
101 m
Bürgerhaus
58 m
Ehemaliges Handwerkerhaus
111 m
Ehemaliges Handwerkerhaus
123 m
Ehemaliges Handwerkerhaus
114 m
Nordseite der Metzg
121 m
Bürgerhaus
111 m
Bürgerhaus
128 m
Ehemaliges Patrizierhaus, später Schule und sogenanntes Jesuitenhaus
106 m
Erweiterungsbau zum Rathaus
69 mReviews
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