Andernach fortification 1
by Rudi Prott
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Andernach fortification 1
Artist
Rudi Prott
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Photograph - Photography
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The 'runder Turm' (round tower) is the well known landmark of the little medieval town Andernach at the Rhine river. The defence tower is part of the 15th century fortification. Built from 1440 to 1453 the tower has three floors. It is 56 meters (183 ft) high and the walls are 5 meters (16 ft) thick. The defence tower is the highest at the Rhine river and one of the highest medieval towers at all.
Copyright by Rudi Prott.
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November 7th, 2022
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