Linzertor

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Linzertor, Medieval city gate in Freistadt, Austria.

The Linzertor stands 28 meters tall at the southern entrance of Freistadt, featuring a steep gabled roof topped with a baroque onion dome.

Built in the 13th century, the gate underwent Gothic modifications around 1485 under the direction of local master builder Mathes Klayndl.

The gate displays an image of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of Freistadt, above its entrance passage.

Two pedestrian passages were added next to the main gate in 1964 and 1971 to facilitate access to the old town district.

The gate retained its original drawbridge slots, which held swinging beams to control access through the fortified entrance during medieval times.

Location: Freistadt

Address: Eisengasse

GPS coordinates: 48.51006,14.50272

Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:25

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