Iphofen in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Tithe Tower
Zentturm
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2014
1. Tithe Tower Marker
Marker text transcribed into English:
Part of the Plague Gate, through which victims of the Black Death were carted to the nearby cemetery. Dating from the 14th century, this was the entryway for the town's moated quarter and district court. Housed the bailiff responsible for collecting tithes. In the 19th century this was a poorhouse, and is now privately owned.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 49° 42.095′ N, 10° 15.66′ E. Marker is in Iphofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. It is on Untere Graebengasse 0 kilometers east of Mittlere Graebengasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Iphofen BY 97346, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Owls' Tower (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ilmbacher Hof (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Einersheimer Gate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mainbernheimer Gate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ebracher House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Iphofen City Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Alte Synagoge / Former Synagogue (approx. 8 kilometers away); Alfred ‘Fredi’ Fuchs (approx. 8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iphofen.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2014
2. Tithe Tower
The marker is on the wall just to the left of the arched entryway.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
