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Galluswarte
Historic watchtower amidst Mainzer Landstraße
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The Galluswarte, a late Gothic watchtower, was built in 1400 as part of Frankfurt's land defence. This cultural heritage monument stands 25 meters tall in the heart of the Gallus district. A striking example of medieval defensive architecture.
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Galluswarte is one of only four remaining watchtowers of the Frankfurt land defence.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1400
- Architectural Style
- Gothic
- Height
- 25 m
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
0:000:40
Part of These Trails
Heritage Sites in Frankfurt am Main — Walk IIStop 10 of 10
Location
Nearby
Frankfurt (Main) Galluswarte
147 m away
Gallusgarten 2
235 m away
Gallus Theater
221 m away
Technische Sammlung Hochhut
481 m away
Sankt Gallus
301 m away
Gutleutviertel
625 m away
Landungsbrücken Frankfurt
575 m away
Sommerhoffpark
766 m away