Prichsenstadt in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Westtor / West Gate
Historischer Stadtrundgang / Historical Town Walk
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2017
1. Westtor / West Gate Marker
An der Außenfassade des Tores befinden sich zwei Köpfe der damaligen ansbachischen Herrschaft, Markgraf Georg Friedrich und seine zweite Gemahlin Sophie von Braunschweig-Lüneburg und Celle.
Bis zum Jahre 1861 Torsperre
bis 1933 Abgabe von Pflasterzoll für Fremde, mit unterschiedlichen Gebühren je nach Fuhrwerk oder Ladung
1895 Obertor in Privatbesitz
1995 letzte Renovierung
A "New District Gate", or "Upper Gate", built 1584-87 as part of the completion of the town walls. The new district was an extension of the original city area.
On the exterior facade of the gate are two heads of the ruling Ansbach family, Markgrave Georg Friedrich and his second wife, Sophie von Braunschweig-Lüneburg and Celle.
Until 1861 the gate was kept closed.
In 1895 the gate was in private possession.
Until 1933 a road toll was levied on non-residents,
this page online
The most recent renovation was in 1995.
(Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 49° 49.066′ N, 10° 21.04′ E. Marker is in Prichsenstadt, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. Marker is at the intersection of Luitpoldstrasse and Am Stadtgraben, on the right when traveling east on Luitpoldstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prichsenstadt BY 97357, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Luitpoldstrasse 12 (within shouting distance of this marker); Luitpoldstrasse 5/7 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stadtturm / City Tower (about 120 meters away); Karlsplatz 7 (about 180 meters away); Karlsplatz 9 (about 180 meters away); Schulinstrasse 1 (about 210 meters away); Schulinstrasse 7 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Kirchgasse Stadtmauerdurchbruch / "Church Alley" Town Wall Opening (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prichsenstadt.
More about this marker. This is 1 of the 22 markers that comprise a historic walking tour of the town.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2017
2. Westtor / West Gate and Marker
The marker is mounted on the right side of the gate.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
