Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

Krien- or Upper-Gate

Krientor oder Obertor

Krientor Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2013

1. Krientor Marker

Caption: Ausschnitt aus dem Stadtprospekt von Martin Martini 1597 (from a bird's-eye view of Lucerne by Martin Martini 1597).

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1269 erstmals erwähnt. Ausfalltor Richtung Kriens, Horw und Brünig. Zugang zu den Handwerkersiedlungen entlang dem Krienbach. 1481–1482 erneuert, 1856 abgebrochen.
German-English translation:

First mentioned in 1269. Exit gate towards Kriens, Horw and Brünig, providing access to the artisan settlements along the Krienbach. Rebuilt 1481-1482, demolished in 1856.

Erected by Stadt der Luzern (City of Lucerne).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1269.

Location. 47° 2.951′ N, 8° 18.181′ E. Marker is in Luzern. Marker is on Franziskanerplatz close to Hirschengraben, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Franziskanerplatz 3, Luzern 6003, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The "Cauldron" Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Franziskanerkirche (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burgher Gate (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line);

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The Singer House (about 150 meters away); Ritter Palace (about 180 meters away); The Pfyffer Student House (about 180 meters away); The Von Sonnenberg House (about 210 meters away); The Old Armory (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2013

2. Krientor Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.