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Altstadt in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
 

Vier Türme
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Four Towers

 
 
Vier Turme Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024
1. Vier Turme Marker
Inscription.  
1608 erbaut. Tach Zerstorung 1688 anu 1944. Wieder aufgebaut Hauser teilweise bezeichne. “Zu Sankt Petrus" „Zum Grünen Baum" „Hauptwache"

Four Towers
Built in 1608 Rebuilt after destruction in 1688 and 1944. The houses were partially marked as “To Saint Peter" "To the Green Tree" "Main Guard".
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1608.
 
Location. 50° 21.626′ N, 7° 35.656′ E. Marker is in Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Marktstraße and Altengraben, on the right when traveling north on Marktstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktstraße 2, Koblenz RP 56068, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland, in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and specifically in the Moselle Valley. 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 Roman Empire,
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the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Guardhouse (here, next to this marker); Koblenz (a few steps from this marker); Deutsches Rotes Kreuz / German Red Cross (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Liebfrauenkirche (about 90 meters away); Flora Daniel (about 90 meters away); Juliane Daniel (about 90 meters away); Otto Daniel (about 90 meters away); Helmut Ramler (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Koblenz.
 
Also see . . .  Visit Koblenz. (Submitted on January 14, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
 
Vier Turme Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024
2. Vier Turme Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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Nov. 11, 2026