In the city's main square, you can see the old Town Hall building. It is famous for the fact that the Peace of Westphalia Treaty was signed here in 1648. This became one of the key events in the history of the region. Locals do not forget about this significant document: at the entrance to the Town Hall, one can see portraits of military and political figures who participated in the signing of the agreement.
Near the historic Town Hall is one of the city's most beautiful churches - Kirche Der Jungfrau Maria. It was founded more than 200 years ago but completely burned down during the Second World War. Thanks to the drawings preserved in the city archive, it was possible to restore the church to its original condition. The best experts were involved in its construction. Now it looks exactly the same as 200 years ago. One of the main features of the church is its stunning pediments.
An interesting historical landmark is the old Bucksturm Watchtower. It was erected in the 13th century and was originally used to protect the city, and later was converted into a prison. During the witch-hunt years, prisoners suspected of witchcraft were kept in this tower. Currently, the old tower houses a small themed museum dedicated to this historical period.
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