Bottmühle, Medieval tower in Altstadt-Süd, Germany.
The Bottmühle tower rises as a sturdy structure within the remains of Cologne's city wall, featuring traditional German windmill architecture with thick stone walls.
Built as part of Cologne's defensive fortifications, this tower served dual purposes as both a military lookout point and a grain mill during medieval times.
The tower represents North Rhine-Westphalia's agricultural heritage, demonstrating the engineering methods used for grain processing in German medieval settlements.
Located at coordinates 50.922765, 6.963189, the tower stands near public transportation routes and offers views of the surrounding Altstadt-Süd district.
The structure combines elements of both defensive architecture and industrial functionality, with features specific to the Bärwindmühle windmill design.
Location: Altstadt-Süd
Part of: Stadtmauer, Cultural heritage monuments in Köln-Neustadt-Süd
GPS coordinates: 50.92276,6.96319
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:40
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