The Munot is a circular 16th century fortification in the center of the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. It is surrounded by vineyards and serves as the city's symbol. The ring-shaped fortress was built in the 16th century.[1][2] Today, it is a tourist attraction and hosts various events.
| Munot | |
|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | |
 Munot fortifications, view from Feuerthalen | |
  Munot  Munot | |
| Coordinates | 47°41′49″N 8°38′23″E / 47.69694°N 8.63972°E |
| Code | CH-SH |
| Height | 433 m above the sea |
| Site information | |
| Condition | preserved |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1563–1585 |
Earliest presence of a castle dates to 1379.
The current complex was built between 1564 and 1589 under the city master builder Heinrich Schwarz (1526–1593), probably to the knowledge of Albrecht Dürer's work of a circular fortification.[3]
It is one of the few examples of the transition from a castle to a modern Fortress. The Munot was part of the city fortifications. The construction cost the city 47,528 guilders, which corresponded to the construction costs of around 800 townhouses.
References
edit- ^ "Munot Fortress and Old Town". MySwitzerland.com. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
- ^ "Northeast Switzerland". Berlitz: Switzerland Pocket Guide. Princeton, NJ: Berlitz Publishing Company. April 1999. p. 39. ISBN 2-8315-7159-6.
- ^ History; Heritage; Switzerl; Guide, Tour (2020-09-28). "Discover the Castles, Palaces and Monasteries of Switzerland". Leisure Group Travel. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
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