Hinterturm, Medieval castle tower in Schlitz, Germany
The Hinterturm rises 36 meters high and stands as one of five castles forming the medieval fortifications of Schlitz's city plateau.
Built in 1493, this defensive tower served as a noble residence for the Counts of Schlitz and contained prison cells in its lower sections.
The tower represents medieval German architecture and forms part of a distinctive trio alongside the church tower and Vorderburg tower.
Visitors can access the observation deck by elevator from Wednesday to Sunday between 13:00 and 18:00, with adult tickets priced at 2 euros.
During winter, the tower transforms into a 42-meter-tall Christmas candle, recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest in the world.
Location: Schlitz
Inception: 1493
GPS coordinates: 50.67290,9.56046
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:24
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