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    October 6, 2017

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    The first tower at this point was built in 1343 with the third and last city wall and replaced by the current one in 1400. For 400 years it was one of five entrances to the city. Access was via an artificially created moat, which, among other things, was fed by the Main, through a gate in this tower.

    Stones and earth were stored on the first floor above the gate to block access in the event of a defense, the tower guard lived on the floor above. This floor was inhabited until 1956.
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    March 12, 2018

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    The Eschenheimer Turm was a city gate of the late medieval city fortification of Frankfurt am Main and a landmark of the city.
    It was built with the founding of …
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    January 7, 2020

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    A relic of the old city fortifications, which still reminds of earlier times.
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    1. Eschenheimer Tower – Opernplatz Frankfurt loop from Westend

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    Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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