The Red Gate of the old market fortifications of Spitz offers a beautiful view of the market town in front of the Tausendeimerberg mountain.

Next to it stands a lovely historic wayside shrine.

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Hannes

November 16, 2017

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The last of the seven fortified gates to be captured by the Swedes in the Thirty Years War, with high blood toll on both sides. The name “Red Gate” reminds us of this bloody time. It is also called the Swedish Gate and is a popular destination with a beautiful view of Spitz.

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April 12, 2021

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"Das Rote Tor", one of the Spitzer city gates, is only 20 minutes' walk from the town center. The last of the seven fortified gates to be captured by the Swedes in the Thirty Years War, with high blood toll on both sides. The name "Red Gate" is a reminder of this bloody time.

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Location: Spitz, Bezirk Krems, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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