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Runder Turm

22 Reviews

#4 of 40 things to do in Andernach

Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks

Konrad-Adenauer-Allee, 56626 Andernach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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“Great History”

The fact that this tower has survived two take overs by the French, and two world wars with only... read more

Reviewed 2 October 2018

pete m

Whitby, Canada

“impressive”

This landmark of the town is visible from almost anywhere in town. It stands 175 feet tall ,it is... read more

Reviewed 3 July 2018

lottie49

Grimsby, United Kingdom

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“the river”(2 reviews)

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Konrad-Adenauer-Allee, 56626 Andernach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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pete m

Whitby, Canada

20163

Reviewed 2 October 2018

Great History

The fact that this tower has survived two take overs by the French, and two world wars with only battle scars to show for it, is amazing. The 4 metre thick walls have kept it intact no matter what the enemy have tried in getting...More

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EvaF2Eva

Kaiserslautern, Germany

740167

Reviewed 22 August 2018

Former hostel

This wonderful tower was originally part of the city fortification, during WWII it served to Luftwaffe and later also as a hostel. For a small fee you can climb to the top and learn more about its history in two small exhibitions and enjoy a...More

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lottie49

Grimsby, United Kingdom

576223

Reviewed 3 July 2018

impressive

This landmark of the town is visible from almost anywhere in town. It stands 175 feet tall ,it is one of the highest military towers in Germany. Built between 1440 and 1453 with walls 13 feet thick strong enough to thwart the French who tried...More

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Manuel P

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

31026

Reviewed 15 June 2018

HIGHEST TOWER IN THE AREA

The round tower has 56 meters high and the walls are 15m in diameter and 4 meters thick. It was built between 1440 and 1452 . The French tried to blow up the tower in 1689 but the massive construction withstood the attempt. A wide...More

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Dennis G

Birmingham, United Kingdom

6836

Reviewed 26 December 2013

disabled visitor

Impressive to look at, many steps to climb, so disabled person waits below while companions huffs and puffs up the steps, for quite a view over the town and Rhine river.

1 Thank Dennis G

vakantiejozef

Olen, Belgium

658584

Reviewed 5 May 2013

Round tower, 56m high, 15th century

Entrance to the tower costs only 50 cent and after climbing 100 steps offers a great panorama over the city and the Rhine, as well as an interesting small museum about the tower. There also is a small museum in the upper former “Jugendherberge” but...More

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Jyster

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

172161

Reviewed 14 April 2013

Impressive tower with nice views of the river and town

The round tower is one of the main sights in Andernach. It is quite impressive, 56 meters high and with walls of 4 meters thick (at the base). You can climb the tower to the viewing deck at 31 meters for a nominal fee of...More