Fünfknopfturm Kaufbeuren

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Fünfknopfturm Kaufbeuren, Medieval tower in Kaufbeuren, Germany.

The Fünfknopfturm features five button-shaped architectural elements along its stone walls and stands as a prominent defensive structure in Kaufbeuren.

Built during the medieval period, this tower formed an essential part of Kaufbeuren's defense system and protected the city from external threats.

The tower's name, meaning Five Button Tower in German, reflects the local tradition of naming structures based on their distinguishing physical characteristics.

Located at Afraberg 9 in Kaufbeuren, visitors can observe the tower's exterior architecture and learn about medieval construction techniques.

The tower bears a specific Bavarian monument authority identification number D-7-62-000-4, marking its status in German architectural documentation.

Location: Kaufbeuren

Address: Afraberg 9

GPS coordinates: 47.87940,10.61720

Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:20

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