Stadtmauer, City wall in Nördlingen, Bavaria, Germany
The Stadtmauer is a medieval city wall that encircles the entire old town of Nördlingen in Bavaria, Germany. It forms a complete loop with five gates, several towers, and two bastions.
Construction began in 1327 under Ludwig of Bavaria, replacing an older defensive line whose route can still be traced in some of the town's streets. In the early 1800s, parts were being taken down until King Ludwig I of Bavaria halted the demolition in 1826 by listing the wall as a historic monument.
The wall walk is used by locals and visitors alike as an everyday path, with views over the rooftops of the old town. Children run through the old arrow slits while adults take in the sight of the towers and gates lining the circuit.
The walkway on top of the wall can be accessed from several points around the old town, and starting near the main square makes it easy to find your bearings. Wear comfortable shoes, as some sections are narrow and the staircases can be steep.
The old Löpsinger Gate houses the Stadtmauermuseum, a six-floor museum dedicated to the town's history of defense, all inside one of the gates built before 1388. A 19th-century sundial is still visible on its outer face today.
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