Maiden's Tower
© July 11 2007, Uncornered Market
This eight-storey windowless tower is a bit of a mystery. Reconstruction took place in the 12th century, but its history likely dates back much further...The legend we enjoy most is the one that tells the story of a father who falls in love with his daughter and builds the tower for her. She tells her lovestruck father to continue building it higher, until its eventually high enough, after which she throws herself from the top floor...
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