Torwache

Torwache is a historic building in Würzburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria. Torwache is situated nearby to the church Russisch-Orthodoxe Kirche, as well as near the memorial Stolperstein dedicated to Anton Kropf.

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Type: Historic building
Description: cultural heritage monument D-6-63-000-638 (0) in Würzburg, Bavaria
Also known as: “Zeller Torhaus”, “Zeller Torwache”, and “Zoll- und Wachthaus vor dem Zeller Tor”
Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fortress Marienberg and Stolperstein dedicated to Anton Kropf.

Fortress Marienberg

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Marienberg Fortress is a prominent landmark on the left bank of the Main river in Würzburg, in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. It is a symbol of Würzburg and served as a home of the local prince-bishops for nearly five centuries. Fortress Marienberg is situated 440 metres south of Torwache.

Stolperstein dedicated to Anton Kropf

Memorial

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Stolperstein dedicated to Anton Kropf is a memorial.

Alte Mainbrücke

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Alte Mainbrücke is situated 530 metres east of Torwache.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Altstadt (Würzburg) and Höchberg.

Altstadt (Würzburg)

Suburb

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Altstadt (Würzburg) is a suburb.

Höchberg

Town

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Höchberg is a municipality in the district of Würzburg in Bavaria, Germany. Höchberg borders, in the east, directly on the city of Würzburg. Höchberg consists of two main urban areas: Altort and Hexenbruch. Höchberg is situated 3 km southwest of Torwache.