Galluswarte, Medieval watchtower in Gallus district, Frankfurt, Germany.
The Galluswarte tower stands at coordinates 50.1031 latitude and 8.64444 longitude as part of Frankfurt's historical defensive fortification system.
Built around 1400, this stone watchtower formed an essential component of Frankfurt's land defense network, monitoring approaching threats from its strategic position.
The tower's name originates from Galgenfeld, meaning gallows field, reflecting the location's former purpose as an execution site in medieval Frankfurt.
Located in Frankfurt-Innenstadt I, the watchtower remains accessible near the modern Galluswarte station, which serves multiple S-Bahn train lines.
Despite extensive destruction during World War II that affected many medieval structures in Frankfurt, the Galluswarte survived and maintains its original form.
Location: Frankfurt-Innenstadt I
Inception: 14 century
Part of: Frankfurt land defence
GPS coordinates: 50.10310,8.64444
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:33
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