Weckschnapp, Defensive tower in Cologne, Germany
The Weckschnapp stands between Altstadt-Nord and Neustadt-Nord districts, featuring stone construction techniques from medieval fortification architecture.
Built as part of Cologne's defensive system, the tower served as a strategic observation point for monitoring activities along the city perimeter.
The tower represents North Rhine-Westphalia's architectural preservation efforts, maintaining the structural elements of medieval military engineering.
Visitors can locate the tower at coordinates 50.9494°N and 6.96536°E, near the intersection of Altstadt-Nord and Neustadt-Nord districts.
The structure exhibits specific defensive architecture characteristics that differentiate it from other towers in Cologne's historical fortification network.
Location: Altstadt-Nord
Location: Neustadt-Nord
GPS coordinates: 50.94940,6.96536
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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