"Forkesch" GateTower

Romania / Sibiu / Medias /
 tower, gateway, fortification, Gothic (architecture), Medieval / Middle Ages, 15th century construction, tourist attraction
The Forkesch tower, or the goldsmiths tower, had been one of the three main defense towers. It was built between 1494-1534 and had three storeys. Its roof had a pyramid structure under which a special balcony-like part was made for the guards. On the walls of the tower you can see the thin loopholes. Until 1800 the tower had a clock, with a gong sound it indicated the exact time.
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Coordinates:   46°9'44"N   24°21'17"E
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