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| Powder Tower in Riga | |
|---|---|
Pulvertornis | |
 The tower in 2010 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Tower |
| Architectural style | Medieval |
| Address | Smilšu iela 20 |
| Town or city | Riga |
| Country | Latvia |
| Coordinates | 56°57′05″N 24°06′31″E / 56.9513°N 24.1087°E |
| Completed | 1650 |
| Renovated | 1940 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 25.6 metres (84 ft)[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 14.3 metres (47 ft) |
The Powder Tower (Latvian: Pulvertornis) is situated in Riga, Latvia, and originally a part of the defensive system of the town. The current Powder Tower was built in 1650 and renovated in the years 1937 to 1940 when it was added to the structure of the Latvian War Museum.[2]
- ^ "The Powder Tower". valoda.ailab.lv. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ "The Powder Tower". citariga.lv. Retrieved 26 July 2009.