The watchtower in Rhens
Am Viehtor 2, 56321 Rhens
The most prominent part of the city wall is the Scharfe Turm, actually properly "Scharfenturm" on the Rhine. Once it served as a scout and customs tower, later it was a prison and torture chamber.
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The Scharfe Turm in Rhens is also called Hexenturm. It was built in 1396 and is located directly on the Rhine. It has a total of four floors, including the tower platform. It is the most prominent part of the city wall. Once it served as a scout and customs tower, later it was a prison (1629-1648). In 1645/46, ten "witches and warlocks" were beheaded in it after torturous imprisonment by the executioner. (regionalgeschichte.net)
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