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Karlsturm Salzwedel

Karlsturm Salzwedel

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Karlsturm Salzwedel

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Location: Altmark, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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April 6, 2018

Hiking

The thick round brick tower (around 1500) stands a considerable distance in front of the city wall on Altperver Straße. It once belonged to the extensive Vortoranlage of the Altperver gate, the main entrance into the old part of town. In the upper part of the tower is decorated by a frieze with the coats of arms of the electors, the emperor and the city Salzwedel. The figure in the niche is supposed to be Emperor Charles IV - which probably gave the tower its name.

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April 13, 2025

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The Karlsturm (Charles Tower) in Salzwedel dates back to the late 14th century and is an impressive remnant of the medieval city fortifications. It once belonged to the outer gate …

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June 17, 2023

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Elevation 20 m

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