Westerturm, Gate tower in Duderstadt, Germany.
The Westerturm stands as a gate tower with a twisted roof structure, marking the western entrance to the medieval city walls of Duderstadt.
Built in 1343, the tower experienced a fire in 1424 and required twelve years of reconstruction work to restore its full functionality.
Local folklore explains the tower's twisted roof through tales of an unoiled weather vane and stories of the devil's escape from the town.
Visitors can explore the tower's architecture while walking along Market Street, which connects the St. Cyriakus and St. Servatius churches.
The tower features an observation point offering views of over 600 half-timbered houses spread throughout the city of Duderstadt.
Location: Duderstadt
Address: Westertorstraße
GPS coordinates: 51.51340,10.25600
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:50
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Unteres Eichsfeld
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