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Porte Dolder (1291)

Porte Dolder (1291)

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Porte Dolder (1291)

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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Location: Reichenweier, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

July 13, 2022

The Dolder was built in 1291. The 25 meter high tower served as a clock tower, watchtower and city gate. The Dolder is the most famous monument (building) of Riquewihr. It was built together with the first city wall. Over the centuries, it has managed to preserve its aspect, with a sober outer facade to distract intruders and an inner facade with an ornate bay window. Top-notch craftsmanship.

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christian

March 25, 2022

The Dolder was built in 1291 as a defensive gate and western end of Riquewihr's completely preserved city fortifications. The half-timbered facade facing the city side is particularly striking.
The Dolder gate tower is a landmark of the city.

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Kristian

September 11, 2025

The upper city gate, the Dolder (1291), was built at the same time as the first fortifications at the end of the 13th century and served as a defensive tower, watchtower, and bell tower.
In Alsatian, "Dolder" means "highest point, summit." At 25 meters high, this tower threatened the enemy with the stark and warlike appearance of its exterior facade, while the interior facade, facing the city, had delighted the eyes of the inhabitants since the 16th century with the attractive arrangement of its wooden beams and four corbel vaults. Its first level formed one of the starting points of the patrol route that ran around the city on top of the ramparts.

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Location: Reichenweier, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France

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