Salpeterturm
Salpeterturm is a tower in Würzburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria. Salpeterturm is situated nearby to the castle Echtersche Vorburg, as well as near Fortress Marienberg.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fortress Marienberg and Lower Franconian Museum.
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.
Lower Franconian Museum
Museum
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Lower Franconian Museum is situated 100 metres northwest of Salpeterturm.
Marienkirche
Church
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The Marienkirche, Würzburg is a chapel located in the inner court of Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg, Bavaria. The first Christian church at this location was built in 706 by Duke Hedan II. Marienkirche is situated 180 metres east of Salpeterturm.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Altstadt (Würzburg) and Höchberg.
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 west of Salpeterturm.
Keesburg
Suburb
Photo: Monandowitsch, CC BY 3.0.
Keesburg is a suburb, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Salpeterturm.
Salpeterturm
- Type: Tower
- Roof shape: dome
- Location: Würzburg, Lower Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
49.78947° or 49° 47′ 22″ northLongitude
9.91889° or 9° 55′ 8″ eastHeight
21 metres (69 feet)Open location code
8FXFQWQ9+QHOpenStreetMap ID
way 492879981OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=towerOpenStreetMap attribute
roof-shape=dome
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Echtersche Vorburg and Museumsladen.
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