The Geiersberger Gate was built in 1551. The pyramid roof is striking. This gate is also known as the Eckersdorf Gate. The Geyersberger Gate is located in the west of the old town. Next to it is the gatekeeper's house. The gate tower and the gatekeeper's house were inhabited.

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The Geiersberger Gate was built in 1551. The pyramid roof is striking. This gate is also known as the Eckersdorf Gate. Source: reisenundessen.de/sesslach-sehenswuerdigkeiten-mittelalterliche-altstadt

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The Geiersberger Tor can be seen here. It was built in 1343 and got its current appearance in 1551. It was named after the Geiersberg, an elevation in front of the gate with a former castle.

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