Bucksturm, Medieval watchtower in Osnabrück, Germany
The Bucksturm tower stands 18 meters tall with a diameter of 10.7 meters, featuring narrow embrasures designed for small handguns rather than cannons.
Built in the 13th century as part of the city fortifications, the tower lost 10 meters of its original height in 1805 due to structural deterioration.
Between the 16th and 17th centuries, the tower functioned as a prison and torture chamber during the period of witch trials in Osnabrück.
While the interior remains closed to visitors, the tower's exterior and adjacent war memorial from 1922 can be viewed from the Bocksmauer street.
The second floor contained the 'Johanniskasten', a solid oak chest used to imprison notable figures like the robber knight Johann von Hoya from 1441 to 1448.
Location: Osnabrück
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 52.27750,8.03850
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:53
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