Vestnertor, Medieval gate at Nuremberg Castle, Germany.
The Vestnertor features a long tunnel passage through thick stone walls, connecting the northern entrance of Nuremberg Castle to the city.
Built in the mid-13th century, the Vestnertor controlled access to Nuremberg Castle during power struggles between the imperial city and the Burgrave.
The gate complex includes the first Nuremberg observatory, established by Georg Christoph Eimmart in 1678 on the Vestnertorbastei section.
Visitors can reach the Vestnertor via the U3 subway line to Kaulbachplatz station, followed by an eight-minute walk to the site.
The wooden bridge at Vestnertor crosses over a medieval moat, leading to the former customs house known as Hexnhäuslä from 1445.
Location: Nuremberg
GPS coordinates: 49.45830,11.07620
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:23
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