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Obertorturm, Schaffhausen

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Obertorturm, Schaffhausen

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  • Location: Schaffhausen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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    March 4, 2022

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    Obertorturm in the old town of Schaffhausen
    The Obertorturm in the old town of Schaffhausen was first mentioned in a document in 1273 as "zem obern tor". It is the oldest surviving structure of the city fortification. As the residential tower of the Fridbolt noble family, it formed the western entrance to the city fortifications.
    Text / source: Schaffhauserland Tourismus, Vordergasse 73, CH-8200 Schaffhausen
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    The Obertorturm in Schaffhausen's old town was first mentioned in a document in 1273 as “zem obern tor”. It is the oldest preserved building of the city fortifications.

    Wikipedia: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obertorturm
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    Like a solid rock he guards one of the entrances to the historic old town of Schaffhausen.
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    Location: Schaffhausen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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