Gate tower
Gate tower is a tower in Heidelberg, Karlsruhe Region, Baden-Württemberg. Gate tower is situated near the historic site Soldier building, as well as near the building Ruprechtsbau.
- Tower
- …stands 52 metres (171 feet) tall
- …has 4 floors
- …has a pyramidal roof
- Description: tower to secure the main entrance to Heidelberg Castle
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Heidelberg Castle and Elisabeth Gate.
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle is a ruin in Germany and landmark of Heidelberg.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Molkenkur Bergbahnhof and Heidelberg old town.
Molkenkur Bergbahnhof
Locality
Matthäus Merian the Elder, Public domain.
Molkenkur Bergbahnhof is a locality.
Gate tower
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Latitude
49.41011° or 49° 24′ 36″ north
Longitude
8.71529° or 8° 42′ 55″ east
Open location code
8FXCCP68+24
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=gatehouse
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=tower
Wikidata ID
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ruprechtsbau and Soldier building.
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