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Matthias Tower (Matthiasturm), Ortenburg Castle, Bautzen

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Upper Lusatia

Matthias Tower (Matthiasturm), Ortenburg Castle, Bautzen

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Matthias Tower (Matthiasturm), Ortenburg Castle, Bautzen

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  • Location: Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Germany

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    December 31, 2019

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    The Matthias Gate was built between 1483 and 1486 as a northeast access to the Ortenburg.
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    August 23, 2021

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    The tower got its name from the Hungarian king, who received Lusatia through the Peace of Olomouc. The tower was built in the Gothic style at the end of the 15th century. It used to be the only access to the castle.
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    July 22, 2025

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    The former entrance to Ortenburg
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    Location: Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Germany

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