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Dicker Turm
Massive watchtower from the 13th century
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Known as the Dicker Turm or Frauenturm, this tower is part of Görlitz's historic city fortifications, built in 1250. Standing 46 meters tall with walls up to 5.34 meters thick, it is the most massive tower in the city. The Nikolaiturm and Reichenbacher Turm are also still standing.
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The tower is located approximately 1.4 km west of the 15th meridian east.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1250
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
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Location
Nearby
Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Goerlitz
39 m away
Kaufhaus Görlitz
113 m away
Gerhart Hauptmann-Theater
129 m away
Annengasse
58 m away
The Imperial Stronghold
186 m away
Reichenbach Tower
165 m away
Church of Our Lady
146 m away
Der Teufel
32 m away