Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

The "Cauldron" Tower

Kesselturm

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2013

1. Kesselturm Marker

Caption: Ausschnitt aus dem stadtprospekt von Schumacher 1792 (from a bird's-eye view of Lucerne by Schumaher 1792).

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Im 13. Jahrhundert erbaut, 1857 abgebrochen Südlicher Eckpunkt der Stadtbefestigung neben dem Krienbachdurchlass. Hier war 1845 der liberale Politiker Jakob Robert Steiger eingekerkert.

Im Bereich des abgebrochen Turmes wurde 1856 – 1857 das Krienbachschulhaus als erstes Schulgebäude der Stadt erstellt.

German-English translation:

The "Cauldron" Tower

Built in the 13 century, the southernmost corner of the city wall, next to the Krienbach passageway, was torn down in 1857. The liberal politician Robert Jacob Steiger was imprisoned here in 1845.

The tower was demolished in 1856, and the Krienbach School was built on the former tower site in 1857 as the first school building in the city.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 47° 2.944′ N, 8° 18.165′ E. Marker is in Luzern. Marker is on Burgerstrasse close to Hirschengraben, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Burgerstrasse, Luzern 6003, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Krien- or Upper-Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Franziskanerkirche (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Burgher Gate (about 150 meters away); The Singer House (about 180 meters away); The Pfyffer Student House (about 210 meters away); Ritter Palace (about 210 meters away); The Von Sonnenberg House (about 210 meters away); The Old Armory (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2013

2. Kesselturm Marker

Site of the Kesselturm image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2013

3. Site of the Kesselturm

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.