Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Unteres Tor
⎯⎯⎯
Lower Gate

Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2024

1. Unteres Tor / Lower Gate Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Erbaut im 14. Jhdt., 1635 nach
beschuss instandgesetzt, 1945
stark beschädigt, 1950 in
seiner heutigen form wieder
hergestellt.
English Translation:
Built in the 14th century,
repaired after shelling in 1635,
badly damaged in 1945,
restored to its
current form in 1950.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1635.

Location. 49° 40.612′ N, 12° 9.946′ E. Marker is in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Schlörplatz and Hinterm Mauer, on the left when traveling west on Schlörplatz. The marker is located at the left side of the front entrance to the gate tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schlörpl 1, Weiden in der Oberpfalz BY 92, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

marker: Nagelkreuz / Cross of Nails (here, next to this marker); Kommun-Backofen / Communal Oven (a few steps from this marker); Torwärter-Häusl / Gatekeeper's Little House (a few steps from this marker); Die Kirchengeschichte Weidens / The Church History of Weiden (within shouting distance of this marker); Ab 1800 - Weiden wird Industriestandort / From 1800 - Weiden becomes an industrial location (within shouting distance of this marker); Ab 1900 - Weiden's Weg in die Moderne / From 1900 - Weiden's Path to Modernity (within shouting distance of this marker); Krieg und Pest im 17. Jahrhundert / War and Plague in the 17th Century (within shouting distance of this marker); Das 18. Jahrhundert - Goethe in Weiden / The 18th Century - Goethe in Weiden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weiden in der Oberpfalz.

The view of the Lower Gate Tower and Marker from outside the wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2024

2. The view of the Lower Gate Tower and Marker from outside the wall

The view of the Lower Gate from within the wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2024

3. The view of the Lower Gate from within the wall

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Unteres Tor⎯⎯⎯Lower Gate

Unteres Tor
⎯⎯⎯
Lower Gate