The Pulver (Powder) Tower (Luzern)

Switzerland / Luzern / Luzern
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One of the nine towers of the Musegg Wall.
As a precaution, the city of Lucerne stored its gunpowder in two towers. If there was an accident, such
as the Heu Tower explosion of 1701, half of the gunpowder remained safe in the other tower. Built atop
a “stone house”, the Pulver Tower is one of the oldest structures along the Musegg wall. It also stands
27.5 m tall. The Wey Guild repaired the tower on a voluntary basis, and it now uses the Pulver Tower
as a meeting place.
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Coordinates:   47°3'18"N   8°18'23"E
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