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Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Laufer Schlagturm
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Laufer Battle Tower

 
 
Laufer Schlagturm / Laufer Battle Tower Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
1. Laufer Schlagturm / Laufer Battle Tower Marker
Inscription.  German:
Torbau der vorletzten stadtumwallung 13-jahrhundert. Ausgebrannt 1944 instandgesetzt 1956

English Translation:
Gate construction of the second-to-last city wall, 13th century. Burned out in 1944, repaired in 1956
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
 
Location. 49° 27.368′ N, 11° 5.021′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Innerer Laufer Pl. and Laufer Schlagturm, on the right when traveling west on Innerer Laufer Pl.. The marker is located at the base of the tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Am Laufer Schlagturm 6, Nürnberg BY 90403, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia. 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 markers are within walking
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distance of this marker: Landauer Kapelle / Landauer Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Egidienkirche / Church of St. Giles (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rudolf Koch (about 180 meters away); Der Wiederaufbau des Pellerhofes / The Reconstruction of the Pellerhof (about 210 meters away); Anton Koberger (about 210 meters away); Peststadel Tetzelgasse 30 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Georg J. Mayer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lemel Berger (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.
 
Laufer Schlagturm / Laufer Battle Tower Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
2. Laufer Schlagturm / Laufer Battle Tower Marker
The marker is located at the base of the tower next to the pedestrian tunnel.
The view of the Laufer Battle Tower image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
3. The view of the Laufer Battle Tower
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Nov. 12, 2026