We climbed that huge tower and, as you will see, were rewarded with a commanding view in every direction.

I should mention that the little footpath you see in the photo runs along the Elbe River. During World War II, Torgau was the place where the Russian troops met the Allied troops. Unfortunately, the Communists snapped Eastern Germany, including Torgau. There is a very somber, simple monument stone in this park, thanking all those whose sacrifices made possible freedom from Communism. Very powerful. Further up the path there is an immense Communist-era plaque praising the Russian "liberators" and showing Torgau people welcoming them.