The Upper Gate provides access to and from the old town of Ilanz. It was built in the Middle Ages and was one of four gates providing access to the town. Today, two of these city gates still exist: the beautifully painted Upper Gate and the more modest Red Gate.

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March 27, 2024

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The upper gate in the old town of Ilanz, also known as Porta Sura in Romansh, is richly decorated and painted. The ground floor, the actual entrance to the town, dates from 1513.

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January 12, 2025

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The structure was built in 1717, and two baroque spheres proclaim the Christmas message. In the center field are the coats of arms of the Three Leagues. Directly above the …

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Location: Ilanz/Glion, Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland

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