Sinwellturm
Sinwellturm rises from a prominent rock in the eastern part of Nuremberg’s Kaiserburg. The round tower stands 41 metres high, with sandstone blocks arranged in a circular pattern.
Built in the second half of the thirteenth century, it served as a keep for defence and status. Sixteenth-century renovations added another storey and replaced the pointed roof with a tent roof and Renaissance-style helmet. Its exposed height helped guards detect attackers early, while the tower survived the air raids that destroyed much of the castle and city during the Second World War.
Inside, photographs document that wartime destruction, and 113 steps lead to views across Nuremberg and its surroundings. Peregrine falcons nest in the tower, with their site visible through a webcam.
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What is myTuur?
myTuur is a free city-guide app. Its tours are built from spots, and each spot carries a story that starts when you get there, to read or to listen to as you like.