Wasserturm, Medieval water tower in Nuremberg, Germany
The Wasserturm is a medieval structure in Nuremberg that once stored water for the city and stands as part of the urban fortifications. The building has a square base that tapers toward the top, built entirely from solid stone masonry.
Construction took place between 1356 and 1361 as an essential component of Nuremberg's defensive system. It supplied the city with water drawn from the nearby Pegnitz River.
The tower takes its name from its original purpose as a water reservoir for the city. Today, its structure still shows how medieval Nuremberg residents organized their water supply system.
The tower sits near the Pegnitz River and is accessible by public transportation throughout Nuremberg. Visitors can view it from outside and examine the medieval construction details from various angles.
The structure has retained its original medieval architectural elements despite undergoing several renovations, making it one of the oldest surviving water towers in Germany. Its durability demonstrates how solid the medieval craftsmanship of that period was.
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