Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Vilstor
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Vils Gate
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
1. Vilstor / Vils Gate Marker
Gotischer Hauptturm. Das Renaiss.-Vortor wurde bei der Stadtmauer-"Modernisierung" 1574 als Barbakane vorgesetzt.
Gothic main tower. The Renaissance outer gate was added in 1574 during the "modernization" of the city wall as a barbican.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1574.
Location. 49° 26.808′ N, 11° 51.18′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is at the intersection of Vilstorplatz and Jesuitenfahrt on Vilstorplatz. The marker is located on the front wall of the Vils Gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vilstorpl 2, Amberg BY 92224, 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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Vilstor / Vils Gate (a few steps
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Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
2. The Vils Gate and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
3. Vils Gate
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
