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Espantor gate tower

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    Location: Isny im Allgäu, Landkreis Ravensburg, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    September 29, 2020

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    The Espantor (Espan means "communal, free pastureland") is a gate tower built in the 13th century along with the city walls. The building itself bears the date 1467. The tower, with its asymmetrical floor plan, can be seen from a certain vantage point with all four corners.
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    June 27, 2024

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    Espantor, Isny
    The gate with its gate tower takes its name from the "Espan" – the land that was available to the public as a common for small livestock and games. The path out of town leads to the "Rain" – still a festival ground for the people of Isny today.
    Text / Source: Isny Marketing GmbH, Marktplatz 2, 88316 Isny im Allgäu
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    August 29, 2025

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    The Espantor is one of Isny's two remaining city gates. Beautiful parks stretch out in front of it.
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    Location: Isny im Allgäu, Landkreis Ravensburg, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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