Mitte in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Martinstor
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
1. Martinstor Marker
Ursprünglish Norsinger Tor. Ältester erhaltener Wehr- und Torturm der mittelalterlichen Befestigung. (Bauholz 1201/02 geschlagen). 1901-03 von C. Schäfer um fast das Dreifache erhöht.
Originally “Norsinger Tor.” Oldest preserved defense and gate tower of the medieval fortification. (Timber felled in 1201/02). In 1901-03, C. Schäfer increased it almost three times its size.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 47° 59.626′ N, 7° 50.936′ E. Marker is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Kaiser-Joseph-Straße and Martinsgässle on Kaiser-Joseph-Straße. Plaque is on the northern face of the Martinstor. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freiburg im Breisgau BW 79098, 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: Hexenverbrennung (here, next to this marker); Denkmal / Monument (a few steps from this marker); Haus “Zum Pelican” / The Pelican (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mathilde Otto (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Haus zum Ritter / House of the Knights (approx. 0.3 kilometers
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Also see . . . Martinstor (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
2. Martinstor Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
3. Martinstor
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
4. Inscription Just Inside the Martinstor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
