Forchheim Fortress
Forchheim Fortress was laid out after the occupation of the town of Forchheim during the Second Margrave War by the Bishopric of Bamberg. Today about one third of the fortification works have survived and have been incorporated into the municipal parks.
- Fort
- …lies at an elevation of 262 metres (860 feet)
- …is also known as “Stadtbefestigung”
- Description: cultural heritage monument D-4-74-126-3 (0) in Forchheim, Bavaria
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include St. Katharina and Schleusenwärterhaus 93.
St. Katharina
St. Katharina is a church, which is situated 200 metres southeast of Forchheim Fortress.
Schleusenwärterhaus 93
Schleusenwärterhaus 93 is situated 340 metres north of Forchheim Fortress.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Burk (Forchheim) and Buckenhofen.
Forchheim Fortress
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Latitude
49.7227° or 49° 43′ 22″ north
Longitude
11.057° or 11° 3′ 25″ east
Open location code
8FXHP3F4+3Q
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In Other Languages
From German to Spanish—“Forchheim Fortress” goes by many names.
- German: “Festung Forchheim”
- Polish: “Twierdza Forchheim”
- Spanish: “Fortaleza de Forchheim”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sigritzau and Bammersdorf.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Brauerei Eichhorn and Schleusenwärterhaus 93 am Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanal.
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