Schlayerturm, Medieval fortified tower in Nürnberg, Germany.
The Schlayerturm is a quadratic sandstone structure with an octagonal tent roof, standing on a small river island at the Pegnitz outflow. The structure displays typical features of early 15th-century defensive architecture and is protected as a historical monument today.
The tower was built between 1419 and 1422 as part of Nuremberg's final fortification system. It originally bore the name 'Grünes F' and marked a turning point in the city's defensive strategy.
The tower was long part of the city's everyday landscape and appears in artworks by Albrecht Dürer. Its riverside location shaped how Nuremberg residents understood their defense system and their relationship with the waterway.
The tower sits near the Maxbrücke and can be easily reached by visitors on foot. Best access is via the banks of the Pegnitz, though the immediate surroundings may be damp and moss-covered.
The tower stands on a small river island, which made it particularly vulnerable to flooding and influenced its construction methods. This exposed location required special techniques to keep the structure safe from water damage over the centuries.
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