Burgbasteien, Medieval fortification system near Nuremberg Castle, Germany
The Burgbasteien consists of multiple square bastions with sloped walls, gun ports, and defensive passages integrated into the fortification structure.
Italian architect Antonio Fazuni constructed these fortifications between 1538 and 1545 to strengthen the castle's defenses against advancing artillery technologies.
The first public observatory in Germany operated from Vestnertorbastei, marking the site's contribution to astronomical studies and public education.
Visitors can explore the defensive passages and garden areas through guided tours, with the main entrance located near the pentagonal tower.
The trench area in front of the bastions served as a practice ground for crossbow shooters, and in 1994 a new shooting range opened in this section.
Location: Nuremberg
Part of: City walls of Nuremberg
Address: Beim Tiergärtnertor 4; Beim Vestnertorgraben
GPS coordinates: 49.45837,11.07477
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:02
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