Bishop’s Tower

The Bishop's Tower, or Bishop's Castle, is an archaeological site in the historic city center of Hamburg, Germany, containing the oldest known remains of a stone building in the city.

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Access is restricted and requires permission.
Type: Ruins
Description: foundation of a circular tower of the 12th Century in the historic city center of Hamburg, Germany
Also known as: “Bischofsturm” and “Bishop’s Castle”
Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Church of Saint Peter, Hamburg and Chilehaus.

Church of Saint Peter, Hamburg

Church

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Saint Peter's Church in Hamburg, Germany stands on the site of many former cathedrals. It has been a Protestant cathedral since the Reformation and its congregation forms part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany.

Chilehaus

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The Chilehaus is a ten-story office building in Hamburg, Germany in the Kontorhaus District. It is an example of the 1920s Brick Expressionism style of architecture. Chilehaus is situated 320 metres southeast of Bishop’s Tower.

Hulbehaus

Heritage site

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Hulbehaus is a heritage site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Neustadt-Altstadt and HafenCity.

Neustadt-Altstadt

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The city centre of Hamburg is formed by the districts of Altstadt and Neustadt, as well as the new district of Hafencity immediately south of Altstadt.

HafenCity

Suburb

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HafenCity is a quarter in the borough of Hamburg-Mitte, Hamburg, Germany. It is located on the Elbe river island Grasbrook, on the former Port of Hamburg area.