Watchtower in Rožňava
The dominant feature of the historical centre of Rožňava is the late Renaissance watchtower.
It was built during the Turkish threat in 1643-1654 during the reign of Ferdinand III. Habsburg (* 13 July 1608, Graz - † 2 April 1657, Vienna).
It is 37 metres high and offers a wide view of the surroundings.
It was part of the original Gothic town hall.
On the eastern side of the tower there is a shooting gallery.
On the southern façade of the tower there is a Turkish cannonball as a reminder of the Turkish raids in the 17th century and also a commemorative plaque with the date of the building and the coat of arms of the town.
Above the plaque is the aforementioned Turkish stone cannonball.
On the eighth floor of the tower there is a small room for the guard, who had a very good view on all sides.
In 1766 it burnt down and during the repairs it received the present baroque shingle roof.
The tower is famous for having the most accurate clock in Hungary.
The tower is also open to tourists.
It offers a beautiful view of the historical Miners' Square of Rožňava, which is square in shape and is also the largest square in Slovakia.
