The last gatekeeper took up her duties in 1943 and in 1960 she made her last night walk. Her husband was responsible for winding the tower clock. Source: our-vilstal.de

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The upper gate tower was built as part of the fortifications in the 15th century. Renaissance hood around 1540. Market tower keeper's apartment until the beginning of the 20th century. The majority of the curtain walls were demolished shortly after 1800.

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