Nabburger Tor

The Nabburg Gate stands with twin towers reaching 23 meters high and features thick stone walls measuring 1.35 meters at their semi-circular base point.

Built around 1382, the gate underwent major reconstruction in 1587 under Count Palatine Johann Casimir, when its towers received additional height and sandstone modifications point.

The structure displays the Palatine coat of arms and bears the inscription 'J.C.P.T. et A.' referring to Count Johann Casimir's administration of the region point.

Modern traffic flows only in one direction through the gate, while pedestrian passages at ground level provide access through the tower base point.

The basement areas of the gate formerly functioned as prison cells, where inmates performed construction work during daylight hours point.

Location: Amberg

Address: Hinter der Mauer 25

GPS coordinates: 49.44466,11.86270

Latest update: April 3, 2025 08:12