Matthiasturm, Medieval tower in Bautzen, Germany.
The Matthiasturm stands as the main entrance gate to Ortenburg castle, featuring substantial stone walls and distinctive pointed arch windows.
Built between 1483 and 1486, the tower served as the primary access point to the castle complex through a drawbridge across a defensive moat.
The tower includes a relief depicting Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus on its city-facing side, measuring nine meters high and four meters wide.
Access to the Matthiasturm interior requires participation in guided tours, which provide detailed information about the structure and its features.
The second floor contains the former St. George Chapel, identified by two large Gothic windows, though the chapel ceased functioning after a fire in 1639.
Location: Bautzen
Inception: 1220
Address: Schloßgraben 21, 02625 Bautzen
GPS coordinates: 51.18276,14.42012
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:14
Ortenburg
31 m
Burgtheater Bautzen
45 m
Sorbian Museum
87 m
Mühlbastei
85 m
Hofrichterhaus
94 m
Mühlbastei
84 m
Serbski muzej
77 m
Große Brüdergasse 26
105 m
Burgplatz 4
47 m
Burgplatz 5
62 m
Wohnhaus Ortenburg 6
81 m
Burgplatz 1
63 m
Burgplatz 2
47 m
Schloßapotheke Schloßstraße 21
89 m
Wohnhaus Unterm Schloß 61
113 m
Gersdorfsches Haus Burgplatz 6
80 m
Große Brüdergasse 18
114 m
Große Brüdergasse 20
114 m
Große Brüdergasse 22
115 m
Große Mühle; Ratsmühle; Reiterhaus; Sog. »Eselstall« Unterm Schloß 48
111 m
Ehem. Militär-Arresthaus Ortenburg 1
99 m
Wohnhaus Ortenburg 7
59 m
Burglehn 7
106 m
Burgwasserturm Bautzen
80 m
Wohnhaus Rittergasse 2
69 m
Görlitzer Landhaus Schloßstraße 12
106 m
Wohnhaus Schloßstraße 15
114 m
Wohnhaus Schloßstraße 17
115 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes