Description of the attraction
The tower, known as the Seeelturm, was built in Ulm in the distant 14th century and had the character of a city fortification. Since it was an integral part of the city wall, its style was as close as possible to the tendency that existed in the 14th century: the masonry, the height of the building, the roof - everything was done in strict harmony. The height of the tower was 20 meters, which was quite significant for the 14th century, and functionally it served as part of a system that pumps water, or, in modern terms, a pumping station.
Seelturm got its name from one of the houses, which at that time was located outside the city limits: the Seelhaus house was intended for caring for the sick. The tower was built by talented engineers, so it had a strategic supply of water for the entire city for a long time in case the city gates had to be closed for a long time. In the construction process, not only traditional materials were used: water tanks were made of a special type of oak with a copper lining, thus not only the safety of water was achieved, but also its purity, because oak has disinfecting properties.
At the end of the 19th century, when the city received its own water supply, there was no need to use the tower for its intended purpose. And yet, it remains one of those buildings with a magnificent view of Ulm. Today, the Seeelturm tower is certainly included in tourist routes, because it is a living reminder of the history of the city, moreover, the building itself has been well preserved even despite the wars and destruction that affected Ulm.
