Adlerturm

The Adlerturm (Eagle Tower) in Dortmund is a reconstructed defensive tower from the medieval city wall, built in 1992 on the original 14th-century foundations. The 100-foot-tall structure stands on pillars to protect the historic masonry and houses an interactive children's museum on the city's history. Across six floors, visitors can experience the Middle Ages up close by trying on suits of armor, handling swords, or simulating archaeological digs. The museum also displays artifacts from historic towers, a model of the medieval city, and weapons from the time of the Great Dortmund Feud. Hands-on stations and period depictions bring everyday life in the city of centuries past vividly to life.