Map of Mediaş: Forkesch Tower

The Forkesch tower, or the goldsmiths tower, had been one of the three main defense towers. It was built between 1494-1534 and had three storeys. Its roof had a pyramid structure under which a special balcony-like part was made for the guards. On the walls of the tower you can see the thin loopholes. Until 1800 the tower had a clock, with a gong sound it indicated the exact time.

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Narcis Moraru

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Urian Adrian

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Florin Acaju

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Andreaa Grosoșiu

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Adrian Urian

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Andreaa Grosoșiu

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Andreaa Grosoșiu

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Urian Adrian

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Urian Adrian

Forkesch Tower, the gate, Photo: Narcis Moraru

Forkesch Tower,entrance, Photo: Urian Adrian

Forkesch Tower, Mediaș·, Photo: Florin Acaju

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