Donatsturm, Medieval defensive tower in Freiberg, Germany.
The Donatsturm rises 35 meters high with a diameter of 14.3 meters, featuring thick stone walls and strategic shooting positions throughout its structure.
Built around 1450 as part of Freiberg's city fortifications, the tower protected the Donats Gate and served as a grain storage facility in the 19th century.
The tower takes its name from the former wooden Donatus Church, dedicated to Saint Donatus of Arezzo, which stood nearby until 1443.
The tower structure includes large artillery openings on the top floor and smaller gun slots on lower levels for defensive purposes.
The Donatsturm remains the only round tower in Freiberg's original city wall system, with walls approximately five meters thick at their base.
Location: Freiberg
Inception: 1450
Height: 35 m
Address: Donatsring
GPS coordinates: 50.91902,13.35032
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:00
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