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Rotes Tor
Historic city gate designed by Elias Holl
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The Rotes Tor, also known as Spitaltor or Haunstetter Tor, was a crucial part of Augsburg's city fortifications. Built in 1622 by the renowned architect Elias Holl, it survived the dismantling of the city walls in the 19th century. This gate is an important architectural heritage monument in Bavaria.
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Elias Holl designed the gate in 1622.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1622
- Architect
- Elias Holl
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Former Name
- Spitaltor;Haunstetter Tor
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
0:000:47
Part of These Trails
Heritage Sites in Augsburg — Walk IIStop 4 of 12
Location
Nearby
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13 m away
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Augsburger Puppentheatermuseum "die Kiste"
44 m away
Kastenturm
71 m away
Wasserwerk am Roten Tor
53 m away
Heilig-Geist-Kapelle
26 m away
Basilika St. Ulrich und Afra
273 m away