Black tower

Several fragments have been preserved from the original medieval fortification system to this day, such as the 32 m tall tower. The Black Tower was originally a part of the so-called Lower Castle and its function was not only defensive, which is evidenced by the loopholes in the body and by the entrance located at half of the height of the tower, but it was also used as a look-out post. At the uppermost floor of the tower, a flat was furnished for the watchman whose duty was to watch the entire town and its surroundings. The watchman often lived with his whole family in the modest flat. The tower inhabitants had to endure heat in hot summers and cold in freezing winters. One of the displeasure's of living in the tower was that one had to climb 25 stone and 78 wooden stairs with firewood or water. The tower is accessible to the public and offers interesting views of the surrounding built-up area.