Pulverturm, Medieval defensive tower in Rottweil, Germany.
The Pulverturm is a powder tower in Rottweil's medieval fortification system, built with thick stone walls in a round shape. The structure sits integrated into the city's defensive network and defines the skyline with its sturdy, utilitarian form.
The tower was built in the late 1400s as an ammunition storage facility for Rottweil's defense. In the 1800s it shifted its purpose and began serving a pyrotechnic guild as a workshop and storage space.
The tower reflects how Rottweil saw itself as a fortified medieval city and what building techniques were possible at that time. Visitors today can still observe the stone details that speak to the craftsmanship of that era.
Visitors can reach the viewing platform inside the tower during opening hours to look out over the city. Access is by means of a narrow spiral staircase, so guests should be prepared for stairs.
Inside are specially designed chambers meant to reduce the risk of explosions from storing gunpowder. This feature shows how medieval craftspeople developed practical safety solutions for handling dangerous materials.
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