Perlachturm
Perlachturm rises about 70 metres in the heart of Augsburg, directly before St. Peter am Perlach. Its Renaissance form dates from the 1610s, when architect Elias Holl created it alongside the neighbouring Town Hall, forming a prominent ensemble around the square.
The tower began as a watchtower in the tenth century and later served as a bell tower and city landmark. A climb of 258 steps leads to the observation deck, where clear weather can reveal the Alps beyond Augsburg. Inside, a freestanding staircase will open views through the tower’s full height after restoration, while work also addresses the façade, carillon, and Turamichele figure of the Archangel Michael.
A golden weather vane crowns the structure: Cisa holds a pine cone, Augsburg’s symbol, high above the observation deck.
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