Did you know... that the Upper Gate was first mentioned by name in 1363, was completely burnt down in 1668, was then thoroughly renovated in 1723 and served as a city prison in the 19th century?

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April 11, 2024

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Attested as early as 1363. Completely burned out in the town fire of 1668. Thoroughly renovated in 1723. Fresco painted in 1879 by Prof. F. Vetter to save the tower. Town prison in the 19th century.
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December 14, 2024

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It looked wonderful in the dark.

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