Bear Tower
Bear Tower is a historic building in Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Bear Tower is situated near Klub Szachowy Polonia, as well as near the government office Rada Osiedla Stare Miasto.- Type: Historic building
- Description: fortified tower in Wrocław
- Also known as: “Baszta i pozostałości fortyfikacji” and “Niedźwiadka”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Wrocław Market Hall and St. Vincent and St. James Cathedral, Wrocław.
St. Vincent and St. James Cathedral, Wrocław
Church
Panorama of the Battle of Racławice
Museum
The Racławice Panorama is a monumental cycloramic… Panorama of the Battle of Racławice is situated 360 metres southeast of Bear Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Town, Wrocław and Cathedral Island.
Old Town, Wrocław
Suburb
Cathedral Island
Quarter
The Cathedral Island is the oldest part of the city of Wrocław in south-western Poland.
Bear Tower
- Categories: fortified tower, architectural heritage monument, building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
51.11193° or 51° 6′ 43″ north
Longitude
17.04024° or 17° 2′ 25″ east
Established
13th century
Height
22 metres (71 feet)
Roof shape
pyramidal
Open location code
9F3V426R+Q3
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=building
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Polish to Vietnamese—“Bear Tower” goes by many names.
- Polish: “Baszta Niedźwiadka”
- Vietnamese: “Tháp Niedźwiadka”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Klub Szachowy Polonia and Rada Osiedla Stare Miasto.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: T&J and El Gordito.
Lower Silesian Voivodeship: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Legnica and Wałbrzych.
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