Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Frankenwinheimer Tor / Frankenwinheim Gate

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

1. Frankenwinheimer Tor / Frankenwinheim Gate Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

An dieser Stelle stand einst das westliche Tor der äußeren Stadtmauer, das so genannte Frankenwinheimer Tor. Um 1470 unter Bischof Rudolf von Scherenberg errichtet, 1568 nach dem Markgräflerkrieg umgebaut und erweitert. 1869 wurde das Torhaus zur Straßenverbreiterung abgebrochen.

(English translation:)

At this spot there once stood the western gate of the outer city walls, the so-called "Frankenwinheim Gate". Erected about 1470 under Bishop Rudolf von Scherenberg, reconstructed and expanded in 1568 after the Second Margrave War. In 1869 the gate house was torn down for road widening.

Erected by Historischer Verein in Gerolzhofen e.V.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1470.

Location. 49° 54.114′ N, 10° 20.714′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. Marker is at the intersection of Bahnhofstrasse and Dreimühlenstraße, on the right when traveling west on Bahnhofstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofstrasse 18, Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Centtor / "Cent" Gate (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Watchmen's Tower (about 150 meters away); Patrizierhaus von 1574 / Patrician House from 1574 (about 180 meters away); DenkOrt Deportationen 1941-1944 Gerolzhofen / Gerolzhofen Deportation 1941-44 Memorial (about 180 meters away); Owl's Tower (about 180 meters away); Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building (about 210 meters away); Parish Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

2. Frankenwinheimer Tor / Frankenwinheim Gate Marker

The marker is visible here on the left corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 21, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on January 22, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.