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Curve Tower, Poland

From series “Falling towers and buildings”
Year: 1413. Height: 34 m.

The Polish town of Ząbkowice Śląskie also has a very interesting historical symbol. This is the Curve Tower. Its construction began in the 13th century. It lasted more than a century. It was completed only in 1413. The height of the old tower is 34 meters. As modern research has shown, it began to deviate from the vertical axis at the construction stage. The deviation rate is currently 2.14 meters.

According to one of the assumptions, it was because of the strong deviation that the construction of the tower stretched for almost 150 years. Its shape began to be corrected during the construction process. But it still didn't help to completely fix the situation. The tower was part of the city's fortress wall once. Only a few fragments remain of the fortress wall today. The tower itself remains intact.

The city was badly damaged by a fire in 1858. Almost all of its historic buildings were destroyed. The Curve Tower is one of the few structures that managed to survive as much as possible even during a fire. Only its upper part was damaged. It was restored in the shortest possible time. The city was at the center of German occupation during World War II. But the historical monument also managed to survive this difficult period. The tower is located in the center of a beautiful historic district today. It is surrounded by low buildings of the 19th century. Various cultural institutions and art centers are located next to it. There are also souvenir shops and restaurants here. Next - Leaning Tower Of Nevyansk


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Curve Tower - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Euronet Polska Sp z o. o.' located in 0.84 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Auto-Bogus' is located in 8 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Petrol Station ORLEN' in 0.48 km
Supermarket: 'Stokrotka. Sklep spożywczo - przemysłowy' in 0.68 km
Parking: 'Parking' in 0.7 km
Apotheek: 'Pod Koroną. PHU. Apteka. Kowalczyk E.' in 0.78 km
Police station: 'Straż Miejska' in 1.2 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Smażalnia Ryb' in 0.73 km
Railway station: 'PKP' in 1.54 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Copernicus Airport WRO - in 57 km
 »  Pardubice Airport PED - in 98 km
 »  Prerov Airport PRV - in 131 km
 »  Leos Janacek Airport OSR - in 135 km
 »  Holesov Airport GTW - in 152 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Curve Tower

Willa Podzamcze

Located in 0 km from Curve Tower
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Rooms: 4
Every room in Podzamcze features a TV with satellite channels and an electric kettle with tea and coffee free of charge. There is a private bathroom … More: photo, rates and booking
Folwark Leszczynówka

Located in 6 km from Curve Tower
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Rooms: 8
The rooms at Leszczynówka are done in light, warm colours and there is a TV and a bathroom with a shower in each. There are horse stables on the … More: photo, rates and booking
Sokółka Pension Restaurant

Located in 10 km from Curve Tower
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Rooms: 25
Each room at the Sokółka is bright and includes wooden furniture. There is also an LCD TV guests can relax in front of. The Sokółka features an … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Niemcza Spa

Located in 14 km from Curve Tower
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Rooms: 54
All rooms at the Niemcza Spa are classically furnished and decorated with warm tones and carpeted floors. Each comes with satellite TV, a mountain … More: photo, rates and booking

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