The Munot is a circular 16th century fortification in the center of the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. It is surrounded by vineyards and serves as the city's symbol. The ring-shaped fortress was built in the 16th century. Today, it is a tourist attraction and hosts various events.
Earliest presence of a castle dates to 1379.
The current complex was built between 1564 and 1589 under the city master builder Heinrich Schwarz, probably to the knowledge of Albrecht Dürer's work of a circular fortification.It is one of the few examples of the transition from a castle to a modern Fortress. The Munot was part of the city fortifications.
May - Sep: 8 am - 8 pm
Oct - Apr: 9 am - 5 pm
Guided tours are offered in German, Engish, French and Spanish.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munot
Official Website http://www.munot.ch/
Email chrisalexbeck@hotmail.com
Phone +41 52 625 42 25
Address Munotstieg 17, 8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Coordinates 47°41'48.853" N 8°38'23.575" E
