| Munot | |
| Built: | 1563–1585 |
| Condition: | preserved |
| Location: | Schaffhausen |
| Coordinates: | 47.6969°N 8.6397°W |
| Map Type: | Canton of Schaffhausen#Switzerland |
| Code: | CH-SH |
The Munot is a circular 16th century fortification in the center of the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. It is surrounded by vineyards and serves as the city's symbol. The ring-shaped fortress was built in the 16th century.[1] [2] Today, it is a tourist attraction and hosts various events.
Earliest presence of a castle dates to 1379.
The current complex was built between 1564 and 1589 under the city master builder Heinrich Schwarz (1526–1593), probably to the knowledge of Albrecht Dürer's work of a circular fortification.[3]
It is one of the few examples of the transition from a castle to a modern Fortress. The Munot was part of the city fortifications. The construction cost the city 47,528 guilders, which corresponded to the construction costs of around 800 townhouses.