Lueg ins Land, Medieval fortified tower in Münchner Altstadt, Germany
Lueg ins Land is a medieval fortified tower in Munich's old town that originally stood approximately 20 meters high with thick stone walls. The structure had a narrow square footprint and functioned as a defensive observation post for the city.
The tower was constructed between 1330 and 1337 next to the Isartor gate and first appeared in records in 1343. It served as part of Munich's medieval defensive walls and fortifications.
The name 'Lueg ins Land' means 'look over the land' and reveals its role as a watchtower in medieval times. From this spot, guards could observe the surroundings and warn the city of approaching visitors or threats.
The location is visible to visitors today because parts of the tower were integrated into the nearby Vindelikerhaus building. Red paving stones on the sidewalk mark the original footprint and help identify the exact position of the former tower.
An arrow slit and parts of the original north wall remain visible today within the Vindelikerhaus building. These remnants show how the medieval fortification was later absorbed into residential structures.
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