Fortress of Landau, Medieval fortress in Landau in der Pfalz, Germany.
The fortress complex includes two preserved gatehouses, the Deutsches Tor facing north and the Französisches Tor near the town center.
French military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban designed and constructed the fortress between 1688 and 1691 as part of Louis XIV's defense strategy.
The fortress gates display architectural elements from both German and French influences, reflecting the region's position between two major European powers.
The Französisches Tor gate building currently houses a restaurant where visitors can dine while surrounded by historical military architecture.
The fortress walls were partially built using stones from a medieval castle that once stood in the northwestern corner of Landau's city center.
Location: Landau in der Pfalz
GPS coordinates: 49.19450,8.11400
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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