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Stephen's Tower in Baia Mare is the best-known monument of the city and its undeniable symbol, a tall Gothic tower built in the fifteenth century in connection with the name of the ruler Stephen the Great, whose family had ties to the Baia Mare estate. The tower, once the bell tower of a church that has not survived in full, rises slender above the central square, with its massive stone and brick masonry and the clock that has marked the passing of time for centuries for the inhabitants of this mining town. From its height opens a beautiful panorama over the historic centre and the surrounding hills.

The structure has been restored and consolidated over time, keeping its characteristic silhouette. The tower is a testimony to the prosperous medieval past of this city linked to gold mining. Practical note: if access to the tower is open, climbing it offers the best view; check the visiting schedule on site.