The tower stands on the banks of the river and is connected with neighboring Weinstadel. It is also connected to the executioner's tower on a flea island with a double-arch sandstone bridge, which is covered with a roof. Initially, the tower protected the arm of the Pegnitz River but lost its function when the last city fortifications were built in 1400. After that, the tower was used as a prison.
Nuremberg for those who love walking around. I love to walk around the city and discover its stories, people, tastes, sounds, views. This walk takes a whole day and includes the most beautiful photo locations of the city. We will walk along the embankments of the Pegnitz River from the eastern to the western gates; we will be able to take beautiful photos near the Holy Spirit Hospital, the museum bridge, and the old meat market, the executioner's house, the chain bridge, and Maxbruck. We will leave the old city for a few minutes to enjoy the autumn park, enchanted by a crossbow shooter. We will visit the house of Albrecht Durer and find out the history of the most intriguing fake portrait in the history of humankind. We will have lunch at the oldest restaurant in the city and end our journey in the area of the red light district.
