Nikolai Tower (Görlitz)
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The 45m tall Nikolai Tower (German: Nikolaiturm, pronounced [nikoˈlaɪ̯tʊɐ̯m]) probably erected before 1250 is part of the historic fortification of Görlitz. It is located inside the inner part of Görlitz between the old town and the historic nikolai suburb (Nikolaivorstadt). Together with the Thick Tower and the Reichenbach Tower three of four fortified towers are still preserved in Görlitz.
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Nikolai Tower | |
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Nikolaiturm | |
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Type | Fortified tower |
Coordinates | 51.1583°N 14.9898°E / 51.1583; 14.9898 |
Completed | probably before 1250, first mentioned in 1348 |
Owner | City of Görlitz |
Height | 45m |
Website | |
City's Webpage Guided Tour |
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