Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Wehrturm Tratzenzwinger
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Defensive Tower with Sentry Enclosure
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
1. Wehrturm Tratzenzwinger / Defensive Tower with Sentry Enclosure Marker
Turmkern ende 14. Jahrhundert erweiterung zum geschützturm 1548/50 zerstorung 1945. 1994-1996 wiederaufbau mit anbau und ausbau zum "Krakauer Haus". Eine stiftung des nurnbergers Kurt Klutentreter.
Tower core end of the 14th century, extension into a fortified tower 1548/50, destruction 1945. 1994-1996 reconstruction with annex and expansion into the ”Krakauer Haus”. A foundation by the Nuremberg native Kurt Klutentreter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 49° 27.182′ N, 11° 5.14′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is on Hintere Insel Schütt just north of Agnesbrücke, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at the base of the tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hintere Insel Schütt 34, Nürnberg BY 90402, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wehrturm / Defense Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Rudolf Koch (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nürnberger Hauptsynagoge / Nuremberg Main Synagogue (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Leo Katzenberger (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Heilig-Geist-Spital / Hospital of the Holy Spirit (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Laufer Schlagturm / Laufer Battle Tower (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sara Berger (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Lemel Berger (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nürnberg.
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Wehrturm Tratzenzwinger / Defensive Tower with Sentry Enclosure Marker
The marker is located at the front of the building and tower
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Wehrturm Tratzenzwinger / Defensive Tower with Sentry Enclosure Marker
The view of the tower from the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
