Situated in La Rochelle, France, the Chain Tower, one of three medieval towers, was built in 1384. A chain was stretched between this building and the Saint Nicolas Tower at various points in history to prevent ships from passing through. The structure has not changed much since the 14th century.
Throughout history, the building was also used to store gunpowder. Classified as a Monument historique (MH) by the French government in 1879, the tower remains one of the medieval towers guarding the port along with the Lantern tower and the Saint Nicolas Tower.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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