Munot
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The Munot is a circular 16th-century fortification on Emmersberg hill inSchaffhausen, Switzerland, and is one of the city's landmarks. It is surrounded by vineyards, which have been cultivated since the early 20th century. The Munot was built between 1564 and 1589, partly using compulsory labor (Frondienst), as part of Schaffhausen's defences. The site had earlier fortifications, with references to a structure called Annot in 1376 and Unot in 1460. The Munot's circular plan was strongly influenced by the fortress designs of Albrecht Dürer. Its lower level has a hexagonal trench with caponiers (defensive turrets). Above it are circular casemates and a battlement platform. A tower on the side facing the city rises to around 50 metres.
The Munot is a circular 16th-century fortification on Emmersberg hill inSchaffhausen, Switzerland, and is one of the city's landmarks. It is surrounded by vineyards, which have been cultivated since the early 20th century. The Munot was built between 1564 and 1589, partly using compulsory labor (Frondienst), as part of Schaffhausen's defences. The site had earlier fortifications, with references to a structure called Annot in 1376 and Unot in 1460. The Munot's circular plan was strongly influenced by the fortress designs of Albrecht Dürer. Its lower level has a hexagonal trench with caponiers (defensive turrets). Above it are circular casemates and a battlement platform. A tower on the side facing the city rises to around 50 metres. File:Schaffhausen old town from Munot vineyards Switzerland.jpg|alt=Schaffhausen old town from the Munot vineyards|Schaffhausen old town from the Munot vineyards File:Fallow deer in the moat of Munot Fortress (Schaffhausen Switzerland).jpg|Fallow deer in the Munot moat File:Munot tower bell Schaffhausen Switzerland.jpg|The Munot tower with its bell File:Schaffhausen mit Munot, Rhein & MS Munot 20150419-IMG 0194.JPG|URh cruise ship at Schifflände ==References== ==External links== Images of the Munot Images, with short history in French
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