Hexenturm, Medieval tower gate in Jülich, Germany
The Hexenturm features two stone towers with archer loopholes, reaching a height of 12.75 meters with walls up to 2.30 meters thick.
Built in the early 14th century, this gate tower served as a prison during the jurisdiction of the Duchy of Jülich criminal court.
The name Hexenturm, meaning Witch Tower, emerged in the 18th century when the structure functioned as the main prison of Jülich.
The tower gate stands at the eastern side of Walramplatz and contains 17 archer slots distributed across its fortified structure.
Following restoration in 1964, the towers regained their onion-shaped domes, replacing the original battlemented defensive platforms from the medieval period.
Location: Jülich
GPS coordinates: 50.92082,6.35598
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:25
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