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15-OCT-2018

Gengenbach. Kinzigtor (Kinzig Gate)

Gengenbach had a town wall around the whole city and the abbey. After the destruction of the town in 1689, though, most of it was demolished, taken down or used as foundations to build houses on like in Engelgasse. A stretch of town wall with allure is preserved in Benedikt-von-Nursia-Straße behind the abbey grounds.Three big towers and torsos of three small towers have remained of the imperial city's fortification.Kinzigtor, as the name indicates, leads to Kinzig river and the bridge. The tallest of the three fortification towers is close to the railway line and easy to spot from the train. Into town, the gate leads straight to the main square and to the city hall which can be spotted through the arch. The pointed ends of the portcullis look rather threatening.

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Ray Lander30-Dec-2023 20:01
Beatiful and full of character; these small German towns are so unique; love it *V*
Bryan Murahashi30-Oct-2018 03:48
A beautiful old gate.
Carter Creek30-Oct-2018 01:14
Except for the modern cars this could be a scene from a previous century. Well done. V
Pierre Martin30-Oct-2018 01:00
beautiful that gate, excellent picture!
Gill Kopy30-Oct-2018 00:56
Nice shot of this attractive town - so much history lingers ! V
Frank Brault30-Oct-2018 00:38
A lovely capture of this the street, buildings and gate. An interesting history. V
Charlene Ambrose30-Oct-2018 00:37
Very nice view of this street.. Germany seems to be full of those gates! V
1moremile30-Oct-2018 00:31
Nice view, Jose. V.
Helen Betts29-Oct-2018 23:13
Looks like quite an interesting town to wander around. V.
Hennie & Lies Lammers29-Oct-2018 22:32
Great image of those old buildings
John Hamers29-Oct-2018 22:27
Beautiful street view and view of the tower. Well captured.!V
Colin Storey29-Oct-2018 20:56
Very well composed scene of this wonderful looking town.
Dave Berry29-Oct-2018 20:43
What an interesting town. I'd love to see it. Thanks for sharing your views. V
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