Fishing tower (Malchin)
The fishing tower in Malchin is a defense tower of the city wall that surrounded the city. Due to its height and the border location between the city and Pomerania, it served as a watchtower. It dates from the 15th century and was supplemented by a Renaissance gable in the second half of the 16th century . The building is a six-story brick building with a gable roof . The tower is around 35 meters high and was completely renovated in 1996. Although originally built as a defense tower, it takes its name from its later use as a prison ( fishing tower ).
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Coordinates: 53 ° 44 ′ 27.8 " N , 12 ° 45 ′ 59.2" E