Turnul Dulgherilor (Carpenters' Tower), Sibiu

The Carpenters' Tower stands as a testament to medieval craftsmanship in the city of Sibiu. Erected in the 14th century by the Saxon guild of carpenters, this tower played a vital role as part of the third ring of fortifications surrounding the city. Positioned on Cetății Street, it is the northernmost among the trio of towers, along with the Potters' Tower and the Arquebusiers' Tower, creating a formidable defensive line.

This historical structure, part of the third enclosure of Sibiu's medieval fortifications, showcases a harmonious blend of stone and brick construction. The circular base of the Carpenters' Tower gives way to an octagonal prism at the top, adorned with a classic protruding portion supported by intricately designed consoles featuring fire mouths between the arches.

Strategically designed for defense, the tower's first level features keyhole-shaped ramparts, a distinctive architectural feature crafted to facilitate the firing of arquebuses. These openings allowed defenders to unleash firepower upon besiegers attempting to breach the walls. As is characteristic of many towers in Sibiu, the upper portion projects outward and is supported by consoles, each adorned with throwing mouths that served both functional and decorative purposes.

Included in the List of historical monuments in the county of Sibiu since 2004, the Carpenters' Tower stands as a resilient symbol of the city's medieval heritage and the skilled craftsmanship of the Saxon carpenters who contributed to its construction.