Bastionul Măcelarilor Baia Mare

The Butchers Bastion in Baia Mare is one of the few surviving elements of the town old medieval fortifications, a testimony to its past as a strong and prosperous settlement in northern Transylvania. The tower, raised in centuries past, was defended and maintained by the butchers guild, following the medieval custom by which each guild was responsible for a stretch of wall and a particular tower. The massive structure of stone and brick, with thick walls and firing openings, illustrates the military architecture of the age.

Today the bastion is among the historical heritage landmarks of Baia Mare and has been integrated into the town tourist and cultural circuit. Located near the old centre, it can be visited together with the other monuments in the area, such as the Stephen Tower or Liberty Square. The bastion offers an authentic picture of medieval urban life and of the guild organisation that ensured the defence of the community.