Constance Tower

2015-08-14

IMG_3714 Constance tower is the only fortification built under Louis IX, in 1241-1249.

Constance tower is the only fortification built under Louis IX, in 1241-1249.

P1200427 After 1686, protestants, which inhabited much of the city, were jailed in the fortified towers.

After 1686, protestants, which inhabited much of the city, were jailed in the fortified towers.

P1200429 Constance tower is 30m high and 22m wide, and is topped by an additional 11m smaller tower.

Constance tower is 30m high and 22m wide, and is topped by an additional 11m smaller tower.

IMG_3567 The additional 11m tower on top of Constance tower.

The additional 11m tower on top of Constance tower.

P1200430 Constance tower was accessed through a wooden bridge during the 13th century.

Constance tower was accessed through a wooden bridge during the 13th century.

IMG_3554 Lower room in the Constance tower.

Lower room in the Constance tower.

IMG_3559 Lower room in the Constance tower.

Lower room in the Constance tower.

IMG_3549 Lower room in the Constance tower.

Lower room in the Constance tower.

IMG_3550 Lower room in the Constance tower.

Lower room in the Constance tower.

IMG_3552 Lower room in the Constance tower. Fireplace, 1868.

Lower room in the Constance tower. Fireplace, 1868.

IMG_3553 Lower room in the Constance tower. Open-air toilets.

Lower room in the Constance tower. Open-air toilets.

IMG_3557 Circular passage around the lower room in the Constance tower.The passage is built within the 6m thick wall of the tower.

Circular passage around the lower room in the Constance tower.The passage is built within the 6m thick wall of the tower.

IMG_3561 Upper room in the Constance tower.

Upper room in the Constance tower.

IMG_3542 Constance tower was originally surrounded by a castle, which no longer exists.

Constance tower was originally surrounded by a castle, which no longer exists.

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