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Stuttgart-Mitte , Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
 

Rest eines Rundturms
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Remains of a Round Tower

 
 
Rest eines Rundturms / Remains of a Round Tower Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2024
1. Rest eines Rundturms / Remains of a Round Tower Marker
Inscription.  
Rest eines Rundturms der ehemaligen Stadtbefestigung die aus dem 16. Jh. stammenden Bauteile wurden 1968 im Zuge des Baus der U-Strassenbahn abgetragen und 1989 in der nähe des alten Standorts wieder errichtet

(English translation:)
Remains of a round tower of the former city fortifications. The components dating from the 16th century were demolished in 1968 during the construction of the underground tram and rebuilt in 1989 near the old location.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
 
Location. 48° 46.327′ N, 9° 10.654′ E. Marker is in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Stuttgart-Mitte. It is at the intersection of Torstraße and Hauptstätter Straße, on the right when traveling east on Torstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Torstraße 15, Stuttgart BW 70182, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Swabia. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World.
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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Walser (within shouting distance of this marker); Friedrich E. Vogt (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Leonhardskirche (about 240 meters away); Stuttgardia (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Tritschler Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Johann Heinrich Dannecker (approx. half a kilometer away); Die Erste Evangelische Predigt / The First Protestant Service (approx. half a kilometer away); Neue Kanzlei / New Chancellery (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stuttgart.
 
Rest eines Rundturms / Remains of a Round Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2024
2. Rest eines Rundturms / Remains of a Round Tower and Marker
The marker is visible here on the lower right portion of the tower.
Remains of a Round Tower - fountain side image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2024
3. Remains of a Round Tower - fountain side
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 2, 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 October 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Oct. 2, 2026