Schnitzturm
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The Schnitzturm is a stone tower in the municipality of Stansstad. It is part of the Teller / Palisaden medieval fortifications which are a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
The grounds around the tower are open to the public year-round. The tower has a 8.8 m square footprint and is 16 m high. The walls are 1.4 m thick at the base.
The grounds around the tower are open to the public year-round. The tower has a 8.8 m square footprint and is 16 m high. The walls are 1.4 m thick at the base.
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