Ellinger Tor, Medieval city gate in Weißenburg in Bayern, Germany.
The Ellinger Tor features robust stone walls, pointed archways, and a tall tower with narrow windows that extends above the main entrance passage.
Built during the 14th century, this gate served as a crucial defensive structure within the fortification system that protected the medieval town of Weißenburg.
The Deutsche Bundespost recognized the architectural value of Ellinger Tor by featuring it on national postage stamps in 1964 and 1967.
The gate stands near Hotel Garni am Ellinger Tor, which provides accommodations within walking distance of Weißenburg's historical center and train station.
This medieval structure belongs to Deutsche Bauwerke aus zwölf Jahrhunderten, a collection showcasing German architectural evolution across twelve centuries.
Location: Weißenburg in Bayern
Part of: Deutsche Bauwerke aus zwölf Jahrhunderten, Stadtbefestigung Weißenburg in Bayern
Address: Ellinger Straße 12
GPS coordinates: 49.03251,10.97150
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
Fünfeckturm
52 m
Rosenstraße 18
82 m
Millenniumsbrunnen
62 m
Auf der Kapelle 20 (Weißenburg in Bayern)
85 m
Auf der Kapelle 18 (Weißenburg in Bayern)
77 m
Auf der Kapelle 9
77 m
Froschgasse 9
13 m
Martin-Luther-Platz 4
79 m
Postgasse 1
76 m
Postgasse 3
66 m
Postgasse 7
56 m
Ellinger Straße 2
75 m
Ellinger Straße 3
59 m
Auf der Kapelle 4
46 m
Ellinger Straße 10
22 m
Auf der Kapelle 12
84 m
Ehemaliges Zoll- und Wachthäuschen
26 m
Ellinger Straße 7
33 m
Auf der Kapelle 6
51 m
Auf der Kapelle 2
42 m
Auf der Kapelle 1
24 m
Auf dem Schrecker 3
77 m
Auf der Kapelle 5
45 m
Auf der Kapelle 3
37 m
Ellinger Straße 12 (Weißenburg in Bayern)
9 m
Ellinger Straße 9
23 m
Martin-Luther-Platz 2
78 m
Postgasse 8
77 mReviews
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