The Rattentoren in Roermond
Roermond once had twenty wall towers and ten city gates. From around 1500, these could no longer withstand the power of cannon fire. In 1781, the city lost its role as a fortress. Between 1819 and 1843, most of the walls and towers were demolished. Only the Rattentoren remained. Its spire was destroyed in the great city fire of 1554.
Scale model
Today, the tower houses an impressive scale model of Roermond as a medieval fortress, built on a scale of 1 to 25. During the summer months, Hart van Limburg city guides offer guided group tours by appointment.