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Bayenturm
Since the completion of the restoration work on the Bayenturm, it once again has two octagonal floors on a square tower base.
| Bayenturm / FrauenMediaTurm |
| Address: |
 Am Bayenturm
50678 Cologne |
| Phone: |
0221/931881-0 |
| Fax: |
0221/931881-18 |
| E-Mail: |
info@frauenmediaturm.de |
| Opening hours: |
Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Library: Thu. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (please make an appointment)
Guidances: Wed. from 5 p.m. (please make an appointment) |
| Milestones |
11th century |
Building of the Bayenturm as a South-Eastern corner bastion of the medieval city fortifications |
| 1620 |
In the Thirty Years' War, the Bayenturm was expanded further and reinforced |
| 17th - 18th century |
The tower served as a fortification gaol |
| Beginning of 19th century |
The exhibits of changing museums were stored in the tower |
| 1939-45 |
The top floor of the Bayenturm was extensively destroyed |
| 1994 |
The restoration of the Bayenturm was completed |
Today, the interior is home to the Women's Archive and Documentation Centre. Its Board member, Alice Schwarzer, also has an office there.
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