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Aldinger Torhaus
Historic Gatehouse of Ludwigsburg's Baroque Fortifications
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The Aldinger Gatehouse in Ludwigsburg was originally part of the city's baroque fortifications, surrounded by a roughly 6-kilometer-long and up to 3.5-meter-high wall. It served as a guard and toll house to prevent desertion by the soldiers garrisoned in the city rather than to fend off external enemies. Today, it stands as a protected monument, highlighting its strategic role in Ludwigsburg's history.
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Six of the original eight gatehouses still exist.
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