Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

Zum Tor

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024

1. Zum Tor Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Der Name «Zum Tor» erklärt sich aus der Nähe des Wollishofertores (Stadtbefestigung am Froschengraben, heute Bahnhofstrasse).

Mittelalterliches Haus. Wandmalerei einer Wappenserie mit über 100 Wappen in 5 Reihen aus der Mitte des 14. Jhs. im 2. Obergeschoss.

Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1977

(English translation:)
The name Zum Tor ("At the Gate") is explained by the proximity of the Wollishofer Gate (city fortifications on Froschengraben, today Bahnhofstrasse).

Medieval house. Wall painting of a coat of arms series with over 100 coats of arms in 5 rows from the middle of the 14th century on the 2nd floor.

Listed as a historical monument since 1977

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

Location. 47° 22.205′ N, 8° 32.418′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is on Waaggasse, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Waaggasse 7, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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it is in 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: Schäniserhaus (a few steps from this marker); Zur Farb (within shouting distance of this marker); Münsterhof 13 (within shouting distance of this marker); Kämbel (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Sikust (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Grossen Sonne (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zur Kleinen Bibel (about 150 meters away); Zum Grossen Christoffel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Zum Tor Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024

2. Zum Tor Marker - wide view

Zum Tor Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024

3. Zum Tor Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.