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JR56
3 days ago
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The square Hungerturm (Hunger Tower) in brick Gothic style was probably built in the 15th century. It belongs to a group of similar shell towers that once stood at regular …
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Werner
February 22, 2026
Hiking
View from Peace Park towards the Hunger Tower. The tower was probably built in the 15th century. The origin of its name is unclear.
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Michael (mimirsbrunnen)
June 14, 2026
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The origin of the name has not been conclusively clarified to this day. This makes it particularly interesting, because unlike other "hunger towers" in Germany, it was not a torture chamber or prison where people were locked up to starve. It was a defensive tower.
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