Upper Tower, Gate tower in Aarau, Switzerland
The Upper Tower stands as a solid stone gate tower with medieval architectural features and functions as an entrance point to the historical center.
Built in 1270, the Upper Tower marked the northern entrance to Aarau and served as a defensive structure during the medieval period of the city.
The Upper Tower holds a Class B Swiss cultural property designation, representing the regional architectural traditions and construction methods from the 13th century.
Located on Rathausgasse between house numbers 24 and 38, the Upper Tower remains accessible to visitors exploring the historical district of Aarau.
The preservation efforts maintain the original stone masonry and structural elements of the tower, demonstrating medieval construction techniques from eight centuries ago.
Location: Aarau
Inception: 1270
Part of: list of cultural properties in Aarau
Address: Zwischen den Toren 24 / Graben 38.1, 5000 Aarau 5000
GPS coordinates: 47.39192,8.04445
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:31
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