Zwinger
The Zwinger in Goslar is a battery tower that is part of the fortifications of the old imperial city of Goslar, Germany. It is located on the Thomaswall in the south of the town and was built in 1517.
- Tower
- …is also known as “Zwinger in Goslar”
- …dates from 1517
- …stands 20 metres (64 feet) tall
- …has a flat roof
- Description: battery tower
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Imperial Palace of Goslar and Goslarer Museum.
Imperial Palace of Goslar
The Imperial Palace of Goslar is a historical building… Imperial Palace of Goslar is situated 500 metres west of Zwinger.
Goslarer Museum
Goslarer Museum is situated 290 metres northwest of Zwinger.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Altstadt and Steinberg.
Sudmerberg
Sudmerberg is a quarter of Goslar in Lower Saxony… Sudmerberg is situated 2½ km northeast of Zwinger.
Zwinger
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Latitude
51.90284° or 51° 54′ 10″ north
Longitude
10.43286° or 10° 25′ 58″ east
Open location code
9F3GWC3M+44
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From German to Italian—“Zwinger” goes by many names.
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Museum im Zwinger and Straßenbauamt Goslar.
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