Eschach in Füssen in Ostallgäu, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Lechtor

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

1. Lechtor Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier stand das Lechtor. Erbaut 1350, abgebrochen 1812

English Translation:
This is where the Lechtor stood. Built in 1350, demolished in 1812.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1350.

Location. 47° 34′ N, 10° 42.011′ E. Marker is in Füssen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ostallgäu. It is in Eschach. It is on Lechhalde just north of Spitalgasse, on the right when traveling south. The Lechtor Marker is located along the wall of the Museum of Fuessen. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lechhalde 1, Füssen BY 87629, 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 Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kloster St. Mang / St. Mang Monastery (within shouting distance of this marker); Hier wohnten die Geigenmacher / The Violin Makers Lived Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Brotmarkt mit Lautenmacherbrunnen / Bread Market with Lute-Makers Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Annakapelle / Anna Chapel (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Hohes Schloss zu Füssen / High Castle at Füssen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Basilika St. Mang / St. Mang Monastery (about 90 meters away); Hohes Schloß zu Füssen • der Fallturm / High Castle at Füssen • The Drop Tower (about 120 meters away); Unter den Bögen Haus / Under the Arches House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Füssen.

The view of the Lechtor Marker along the exterior wall of the Museum of Fuessen image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

2. The view of the Lechtor Marker along the exterior wall of the Museum of Fuessen

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.