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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Kobolzeller Gate

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Kobolzeller Gate

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Kobolzeller Gate

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Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Landkreis Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Monika

August 10, 2020

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The Kobolzeller Tor was built in the 16th century as part of a fortification and is one of two city gates on the Plönline.

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Thomas🍀

January 5, 2024

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The Kobolzeller Tor is a powerful fortification that allowed access to the city from the southwest. The Kobolzeller Tor was built in the middle of the 14th century. The gate was named after the small town of Kobolzell, which was located below the gate in the Taubertal. The defense system consists of the gate tower, a rectangular forecourt with a battlement and a large foregate with a customs house. Many cyclists who come to Rothenburg from the valley can imagine how difficult it used to be for enemies to attack the city at this point.

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Moonbeam🌜

June 6, 2022

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The Kobolzeller Steige is the shortest way from the Taubertal over the double bridge up to the Plönlein in the city. The rectangular gate tower at Kobolzeller Tor is older …

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