Fortresses in Torgau, Renaissance fortress complex in Torgau, Germany.
The fortifications of Torgau include multiple defensive structures, with Hartenfels Castle serving as the central fortified element of this military architecture system.
The fortress system expanded during the reign of Elector Frederick the Wise, incorporating advanced military technologies and architectural innovations of the 16th century.
The fortress walls contain the first Protestant church consecrated by Martin Luther in 1544, marking a central point in the development of Protestant architecture.
Visitors can explore the fortress grounds daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours available in German and English through the tourist information center.
The fortresses represent the only large-scale Renaissance defensive system still standing in Saxony, featuring designs by architects Ernst Ludwig von Aster and Wilhelm Dilich.
Location: Torgau
Architects: Ernst Ludwig von Aster, Wilhelm Dilich
GPS coordinates: 51.55830,13.00420
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
Town hall (Torgau)
37 m
Markt 6
63 m
Nikolaikirche
73 m
Musicians and fool
55 m
Fischerstraße 7
71 m
Markt 11
41 m
Heritage site "Altstadt Torgau"
33 m
Scheffelstraße 2
71 m
Fischerstraße 2
25 m
Leipziger Straße 4
56 m
Administrative building Markt 1
73 m
Markt 2
64 m
Leipziger Straße 2
39 m
Schloßstraße 3
65 m
Scheffelstraße 1
66 m
Fischerstraße 5
61 m
Markt 8
50 m
Markt 9
47 m
Markt 10
48 m
Markt 7
54 m
Markt 12
31 m
Markt 13
25 m
Markt 5
76 m
Leipziger Straße 6
76 m
Schloßstraße 1
53 m
Fischerstraße 4
54 m
Fischerstraße 3
52 m
Fischerstraße 1
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