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04-Apr-2023

Nürnberg. Sinwellturm

At the east end of the bailey, on a particularly high point of the rocky spur is the so-called Sinwell Tower (2nd half of the 13th century). Visitors prepared to make the ascent are rewarded by a breathtaking view of the old centre of Nuremberg. The Sinwell Tower also has an exhibition of photos showing the castle and city after destruction in the Second World War.The tower was named after its cylindrical form: “sinwell” in Middle High German means approximately “extremely round”. The slender tower made of neatly constructed rectangular rusticated ashlars, was raised in the course of major alterations to the castle in the 1560s by a further floor with a pavilion roof surmounted by a pointed helm. The new helm with a complex wooden support construction inside replaced the original which had four oriels like that of the "Luginsland" put up by the city in 1377.

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Alexander Kazakov27-Jul-2023 16:48
Excellent composition! V
Zoltán Balogh18-Jul-2023 06:06
This is just so wonderful! V
Julie Oldfield07-Jul-2023 03:14
It looks amazing! V
aldeca07-Jul-2023 01:29
Very nice. V.
Tom LeRoy06-Jul-2023 19:08
Wonderful tones and colors in this famous scene of Nürnberg. V
Walter Otto Koenig05-Jul-2023 19:49
Very nice view. The tower is a famous part of the Nürnberg skyline. "V"
janescottcumming05-Jul-2023 17:07
It is a very round tower! The buildings are nicely decorated too. V
Helen Betts05-Jul-2023 16:32
This more tightly cropped view of the tower and beautiful surrounding buildings is excellent. V.
Tom Munson05-Jul-2023 16:05
This is wonderful, Jose.
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