Aldenhoven

The Old Tower is the landmark of the municipality of Aldenhoven. It is one of the few well-preserved, still visible remains of the fortifications. The complex was built in the second half of the 15th century. At that time, the tower belonged to the north-west-facing Aachen Gate, which was designed as a double tower gate. The round brick tower has a domed vault and a conical roof.

Its twin tower, which stood on what is now Place d'Albert, was built in exactly the same way, but today only its foundations remain.
The Old Tower was rebuilt after the Second World War, during which it had suffered severe damage and had fallen into ruin over time. The local St. Sebastianus Schützenbruderschaft (St. Sebastianus Shooting Club) converted the tower into a shooting and local history museum in 2001.

Since its completion in 2011, it has been filled with cultural and historical life once again and has been regularly used for weddings in a medieval setting since 2012. With its mosaic panels, the tower next to the museum is also a symbol of the partnership with the French city of Albert.