Piast Tower, Gothic defense tower in Opole, Poland.
The cylindrical brick tower reaches 33 meters in height with walls measuring 3 meters thick and foundations extending 6 meters into the ground.
Built around 1300, the tower remains the final standing structure of the former castle complex that served as residence for the dukes of Opole.
The tower functions as an educational center where visitors learn about medieval architecture and the regional history of Silesian ducal families.
Visitors need to climb 163 steps during the 30-minute guided tour, which accommodates groups of maximum 10 people at scheduled times.
The tower structure changes from cylindrical at ground level to hexagonal in its upper sections, displaying different masonry patterns across its levels.
Location: Opole
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Gothic art
GPS coordinates: 50.66718,17.91943
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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