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Bamberg Gate (Lichtenfels)

Bamberg Gate (Lichtenfels)

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Bamberg Gate (Lichtenfels)

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Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Juschu ( Jürgen & Vicky)

July 22, 2022

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blends in well with the surroundings

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October 21, 2024

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In the 14th century, the city was surrounded by a ring wall with three gates: the Lower or Bamberg Gate, the Upper or Kronach Gate (both still preserved today) and the Mühl or Coburg Gate. Of the five defensive towers, only the Red Tower remains today. A large part of the city wall, which was renovated several times in the 17th century, was demolished in the 19th century, especially during the construction of the railway in 1844/45.

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January 29, 2020

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The old town of Lichtenfels has retained its typical Franconian character to this day. In the 14th century, the town was surrounded by a ring wall with three gate towers: …

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