Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Klingentorturm
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Bladegate Tower

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024

1. Klingentorturm / Bladegate Tower Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Bauzeit: zwischen 1395 u. 1400
Höhe 37 m
Diente bis ins 19. Jh.
als Wasserturm
English:
Construction period: between 1395 and 1400,
height 37 m
Served as a water tower
until the 19th century

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1395.

Location. 49° 22.813′ N, 10° 10.585′ E. Marker is in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is at the intersection of Klingengasse and Klingenschütt, on the left when traveling north on Klingengasse. The marker is located on the southwestern corner of the tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Klingengasse 15, Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY 91541, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia

and on the Romantic Road.

Globally, 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

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Klingentor / Klingen Gate (a few steps from this marker); Fürbringertürmlein / Provider Tower (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pulverturm / Powder Tower (about 180 meters away); Türme der Nordflanke / Towers of the north flank (about 180 meters away); Granary / Jewish Cemetery (about 210 meters away); Schrannenscheune / Grain Storage Barn (about 210 meters away); Jews's Alley and Jewish Quarter (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); St. Jakob's Church World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Also see . . . Town wall and town gates. Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Submitted on March 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Bladegate Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024

2. The Bladegate Tower and Marker

The Bladegate Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024

3. The Bladegate Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Klingentorturm⎯⎯⎯Bladegate Tower

Klingentorturm
⎯⎯⎯
Bladegate Tower