Tours Vauban, Gate towers in Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg.
Two identical defense towers stand on opposite banks of the Alzette River, connected by a fortified wall known as Béinchen.
Built in 1685 under French military engineer Vauban's direction after identifying vulnerabilities during the French siege of Luxembourg City.
The towers, named Eich Gate and Bons Malades Gate, represent military architecture from the 17th century within the UNESCO World Heritage fortress.
Visitors can access the towers between 10:00 and 18:00, with one tower featuring a cinema showing documentaries about Pfaffenthal's development.
The towers contain doors on their first floors that open to a rampart walkway within the protective walls crossing the Alzette River.
Part of: Fortress of Luxembourg
GPS coordinates: 49.61682,6.13245
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:11
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