Executioner Tower

Executioner Tower is a historical site in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Ansbach, Bavaria. Executioner Tower is situated nearby to the city gate White Tower, as well as near the fountain Seelhausbrunnen.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St James‘ Church and White Tower.

St James‘ Church

Church

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St. James Church is a Gothic church in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. It was originally a Roman Catholic church but during the 16th century became a Lutheran church. St James‘ Church is situated 360 metres southwest of Executioner Tower.

White Tower

City gate

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White Tower is a city gate, which is situated 230 metres south of Executioner Tower.

Seelhausbrunnen

Fountain

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Seelhausbrunnen is a fountain, which is situated 270 metres south of Executioner Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Detwang and Gebsattel.

Detwang

Village

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Detwang is a village.

Gebsattel

Village

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Gebsattel is a municipality in the district of Ansbach in Bavaria in Germany. It lies on the Tauber River. Gebsattel is situated 3½ km southeast of Executioner Tower.

Leuzenbronn

Village

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Leuzenbronn is a village, which is situated 4 km west of Executioner Tower.

Executioner Tower

Type: Historical site
Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

49.3802° or 49° 22′ 49″ north

Longitude

10.18122° or 10° 10′ 52″ east

Elevation

434 metres (1,424 feet)

Open location code

8FXG95JJ+3F

GeoNames ID

12129113

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In Other Languages

“Executioner Tower” goes by many names.

German: “Henkersturm”

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