Pärnu Castle

Pärnu, Italy

The Red Tower (Estonian: Punane torn) is a medieval tower in Pärnu, in nowadays Estonia. Also currently called "The Red Tower," it was built in the 15th century originally as a prison. It is the last defensive tower remaining of the Hanseactic town "New-Pärnu." In the 17th century, the tower had fou

r stories and a prison cell 6 meters deep. In the 19th century, it was used as the town archives. Only 3 stories remain.

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