City walls of Esslingen, Medieval fortress walls in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
The city fortifications include three connecting walls, a thick tower with a spire, and the Melac House situated on Schonenberg hill.
Frederick II granted city rights to Esslingen in 1219, leading to the construction of the first protective walls around the settlement.
The fortress grounds transform into an open-air cinema venue during summer months, bringing together residents for film screenings against medieval walls.
Visitors enter the fortress complex from the northern side via a bridge between the cannon hill and the economic buildings with tavern.
The fortress successfully defended against Duke Ulrich of Wurttemberg's attack in 1519 after his capture of neighboring Reutlingen.
Location: Esslingen am Neckar
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Address: Burg 1, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar, Germany 73728 Esslingen am Neckar
Phone: +4971141111700
Website: http://esslingenlive.de
GPS coordinates: 48.74490,9.30933
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:33
Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, features a blend of architectural and industrial heritage from the Middle Ages to modern times. The city hosts two car museums: the Mercedes-Benz Museum with 160 vehicles across nine floors, and the Porsche Museum tracing the brand's history since 1948. The historic city center is organized around Schlossplatz, dominated by the baroque New Castle from 1746, and Schillerplatz, where a bronze statue of the poet stands. The Old Castle, a former medieval fortress now housing a regional museum, is situated near modern structures like the municipal library, a nine-story white cube recognizable by its central atrium. Green spaces punctuate the urban fabric, from Killesberg Park to the castle gardens, while Feuersee, a former fire brigade pond from 1882, reflects the neo-Gothic St. John’s Church. The Market Hall of 1914, decorated with floral and geometric motifs, offers local produce and dining options. Worth a visit are the surroundings: Esslingen am Neckar preserves 200 medieval timber-framed houses and a 13th-century church dedicated to Saint-Denis, while Ludwigsburg Palace displays the baroque art of living in southern Germany.
Katharinenhospital Esslingen
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Kielmeyerhaus
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Neues Rathaus Esslingen
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Astronomische Uhr, Rathaus, Esslingen
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Hafenmarkt 9 (Esslingen)
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Bebenhäuser Pfleghof
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Salemer Pfleghof
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Augustinerstraße 22 (Esslingen)
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Landolinshof
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Webergasse 18
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Augustinerstraße 8
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Augustinerstraße 5 (Esslingen)
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Hafenmarkt 7
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Dekanatsgebäude (Esslingen)
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Altes Rathaus (Esslingen am Neckar)
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Apothekergasse 11 (Esslingen)
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Category:Apothekergasse 2 (Esslingen)
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Apothekergasse 13 (Esslingen)
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Category:Apothekergasse 7 (Esslingen)
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Frauenkirche (Esslingen)
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Untere Beutau 48
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Pfleghof des Benediktinerklosters Blaubeuren
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Hochwacht
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Rathausplatz 8
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Schöpfbrunnen in der Geiselbachstraße
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Haus zum Einhorn
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Obere Beutau 1
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Ratskeller Esslingen
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