Kiek in de Kök
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Kiek in de Kök (low German Peep into the Kitchen) is an artillery tower built in 1475. The tower is located in Tallinn and gained its name from the ability of the tower occupants to view into the kitchens of the lower town. The tower is 38m high and has walls 4m thick. Cannon balls dating back to 1577 are still imbedded in its outer walls.
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[edit] History
[edit] Working life
Through out its working life, the tower was extensively remodelled. Work in the 16th and 17th centuries saw the two lowest floors become hidden by earth works and the upper floors receive new gun openings and the uppermost floor a new outer wall and ceiling. By 1760, the tower had become obsolete. At this time it became a repository for archives and some floors were converted to apartments.
[edit] Historic site
20th century restoration work saw the tower and surrounding area returned to a more historical look. The tower now serves as a museum and photographic gallery.
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