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The Wörnitztor with its humpback squares from the Staufer period is the oldest of the four city gates. At the end of the 14th century the tower was raised. The renaissance gable with bell tower dates from the 16th century. On the outside, as on all four city gates, is the coat of arms of the imperial city of Dinkelsbühl - three golden ears of spelled on three hills. The imperial eagle is also shown as a symbol of imperial immediacy.
August 22, 2020
The Wörnitz Gate with humped blocks from the Staufer period is the oldest of the four city gates. The tower was raised at the end of the 14th century. The Renaissance gable with bell tower dates from the 16th century. On the outside, as on all four city gates, is the coat of arms of the imperial city of Dinkelsbühl - three golden spelt ears on three hills. Next to it is the imperial eagle as a symbol of imperial immediacy. Source: tourismus-dinkelsbuehl.de/ihr-urlaubsort/stadtrundgang/stationen-rundgang/woernitztor
April 3, 2023
Large district town of Dinkelsbühl (Wörnitztor, 2023-05-08):
tourismus-dinkelsbuehl.de/ihr-urlaubsort/stadtrundgang/stationen-rundgang/woernitztor
“The Wörnitztor with humped blocks from the Staufer period is the oldest of the four city gates. The tower was raised at the end of the 14th century. The Renaissance gable with bell tower dates from the 16th century. On the outside, as on all four city gates, is the coat of arms of the imperial city of Dinkelsbühl - three golden spelt ears on three hills. Next to it is the imperial eagle as a symbol of imperial immediacy.” Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation (City of Dinkelsbühl, Architectural Monuments, 2023-05-08):
geodaten.bayern.de/denkmal_static_data/externe_denkmalliste/pdf/denkmalliste_merge_571136.pdf
“D-5-71-136-18 Altrathausplatz 7; Mühlgraben. Eastern city gate, so-called Wörnitztor, gate tower made of rusticated blocks, partially plastered, with gable roof and pointed arch gate, flanking wall sections with passageways and former barbican, 13th century, tower elevation around 1400, upper floor of the tower with late Renaissance gable around 1600.”
May 8, 2023
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