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Chemnitz's oldest surviving structure.

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Standing 35 meters tall, the Red Tower was built at the end of the 12th century. Initially serving as a keep to protect nearby settlements, it later became the seat of the town reeve. By around 1230, it was integrated into the city's fortifications.

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By 1230, the Red Tower was part of the city's fortifications.

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January 17, 1150

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