Adalbertstor

The Adalbertsturm (Adalbert Tower) is a historic defensive tower that was part of Aachen's outer city wall, built between 1300 and 1350. It stood right next to the former Adalbertstor (Adalbert Gate) on what is now Kaiserplatz, directly on the south side of the rock on which the Adalbertkirche (Adalbert Church) sits. Because of its proximity to the Adalbertsstift (Adalbert Collegiate Foundation), it was often mistakenly regarded as part of it, although it was in fact an independent fortification. The round tower has a diameter of about 23 feet (7 meters) and is almost completely preserved; only the upper section of the wall and the original pointed conical roof are missing. Today the tower belongs to the parish of St. Adalbert and serves as an event space for the local scout group.