Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains
Saxon SwitzerlandMain Gate of Königstein Fortress
Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains
Saxon SwitzerlandMain Gate of Königstein Fortress
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Main Gate of Königstein Fortress
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July 31, 2022
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•November 2, 2024
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Rothe Brücke, Torravelin, Medusentor and the gatehouse.
The Rothe Brücke building from 1792.
Named after the brickwork; first defensive structure on the way to the fortress; built in 1792 as a simple wooden bridge (was demolished in the event of war); from 1886 a seesaw bridge that can still be folded up in seconds today
The Torravelin building from 1729-36
Built in 1729-36; casemated gatework to defend the entrance; location of the gate guard
•October 3, 2021
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Elevation 350 m
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