Schelmentoren

The Schelmentoren in Heerlen is a Medieval Building that has served as a defendable living tower for the (sometimes called the counts van ) and their successors. As part of the Landsfort Herle, it served as a prison tower. It is believed to be built on command of Theoderich van Are. What is certain is that the building existed in the 12th century.

Schelmentoren

The Schelmentoren in Heerlen is a Medieval Building that has served as a defendable living tower for the (sometimes called the counts van ) and their successors. As part of the Landsfort Herle, it served as a prison tower. It is believed to be built on command of Theoderich van Are. What is certain is that the building existed in the 12th century.