Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Vilstor
⎯⎯⎯
Vils Gate
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
1. Vilstor / Vils Gate Marker
Dem hohen gotischen Torturm wurde 1574 ein wehrhafter Vorbau nach Art einer Barbakane vorgelagert, die die gleiche Rustikaverblendung wie das Ziegel- und Wingershofer Tor zeigt.
In 1574, a well-fortified projecting front section in the form of a barbican was added in front of the tall Gothic gate tower. It features the same rusticated stonework as the Ziegel Gate and Wingershof Gate.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1574.
Location. 49° 26.807′ N, 11° 51.187′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is at the intersection of Vilsstraίe and Jesuitenfahrt on Vilsstraίe. The marker is located at the middle section of the Vils Gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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
this page online
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
2. The inner gate to the Vils Gate and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
3. The view through the Vils Gate
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
4. The reverse view of Vils Gate Tower
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2025
5. The front view of the Vils Gate and Tower
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 61 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
