Emma The leaning tower of Bautzen
One of the must see sights in Bautzen is the Reichenturm, which forms part of the old city fortifications. You’ll find it at the Eastern edge of the old town at the end of Reichenstrass and before Kornmarkt (also near to the Liebenfrauenkirche).
Looking for accommodation in Bautzen, read all about our stay in a palace.
According to legend, the tower was constructed around 1490, with a clock bell added in 1555. The tower has seen many skirmishes and has survived being set on fire a few times as well.
One thing you may notice is that the tower tilts, this is due to the foundations being inadequate for the structures that have been added to the tower over the years. The tilting wasn’t secured until 1953! The tower still has a tilt of 1.44m from the base to the top and is known as the Leaning Tower of Bautzen.
Video of our visit
Opening Hours
The Reichenturm is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, from April to October.
Where
The Reichenturm, Reichenstrasse 14, 02625 Bautzen, Germany
