Pulvera tornis aka Pulverturm (Powder Tower) is the only remaining tower of City Wall.
Located at the end of Wall Street, it is one of Riga medieval sights.
Pulverturm was built in 14th century, and originally was named as Smilšu tornis (Sand tower) because of the main sand road coming to Riga.
It was rebuilt several times, last annex was built in 1930s, and the tower became as part of Art of War Museum.

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