Emder Wall, City walls in Emden, Germany
The Emder Wall consists of eight pentagonal bastions forming a circular defense structure around the city center, with wide moats and elevated positions.
Built between 1606 and 1616 by architect Gerhart Evert Pilooth, the fortification protected Emden during the Thirty Years' War from Ernst von Mansfeld's troops.
Following its military decommissioning in 1744, the wall transformed into a public recreation area where residents gather for outdoor activities and nature walks.
The wall structure includes three canal crossings with bridges, accessible paths for pedestrians and cyclists, and multiple entry points throughout its perimeter.
Two 19th-century windmills stand on the wall's elevated positions: the restored Vrouw-Johanna Mill and the Red Mill, now functioning as a kindergarten.
Location: Emden
GPS coordinates: 53.37440,7.20906
Latest update: April 7, 2025 23:58
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