Hinteres Schwabinger Tor, Medieval gate tower in Munich, Germany.
The Hinteres Schwabinger Tor was a fortified gate tower in northern Munich with a central passage and thick walls built from typical medieval materials. The structure was designed to control traffic flow and defend the city's entrance from this direction.
The gate tower was built in the late 1100s as part of Munich's first city wall and served as a key defense point on the northern side. It was torn down later when the city expanded and no longer needed this older line of fortifications.
The tower was known by several names throughout its existence - Wilprechtsturm, Tömlinger, Schäffler, and Nudelturm - each reflecting different crafts and neighborhoods nearby. These names show how deeply connected the structure was to the daily lives of people working in the surrounding areas.
The tower once stood at the current intersection of Schäfflerstrasse and Weinstrasse in central Munich, where you can still trace its historical location today. The area is easily reached and offers good orientation points for exploring the old town on foot.
The tower stored weapons including crossbows, ballistas, and ammunition inside its walls, making it both a border checkpoint and a military arsenal. This dual role as gateway and storage facility gave it extra importance in the city's defense system.
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