Gate tower
Gate tower is a tower in Heidelberg, Karlsruhe Region, Baden-Württemberg. Gate tower is situated nearby to the historic site Soldier building, as well as near the building Ruprechtsbau.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Heidelberg Castle and Elisabeth Gate.
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle is a ruin in Germany and landmark of Heidelberg. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Molkenkur Bergbahnhof and Heidelberg old town.
Molkenkur Bergbahnhof
Locality
Gate tower
- Type: Tower
- Description: tower to secure the main entrance to Heidelberg Castle
- Categories: gate tower, building, and historic site
- Location: Heidelberg, Karlsruhe Region, Rhine-Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
49.41011° or 49° 24′ 36″ north
Longitude
8.71529° or 8° 42′ 55″ east
Levels
4
Height
52 metres (171 feet)
Roof shape
pyramidal
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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