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19-MAY-2013

Munich. Isartor

he Isartor at the Isartorplatz in Munich is one of four main gates of the medieval city wall. It served as a fortification for the defence and is the most easterly of Munich's three remaining gothic town gates (Isartor, Sendlinger Tor and Karlstor). The Isartor was constructed in 1337 within the scope of the enlargement of Munich and the construction of the second city wall between 1285 and 1337 which was completed under the Emperor Louis IV. The Isartor is today the only medieval gate in Munich which has conserved its medium main tower and the restoration in 1833-35 by Friedrich von Gärtner has recreated the dimensions and appearance close to the original structure. The frescos, created in 1835 by Bernhard von Neher, depict the victorious return of Emperor Louis after the Battle of Mühldorf in 1322.

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Range View 09-Aug-2013 21:29
A marvelous capture of this ancient gateway, the frescos appear to be in amazing condition. V
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Fabienne25-Jul-2013 19:24
Une composition qui permet de bien voir ce bâtiment à la riche architecture.
Tom LeRoy25-Jul-2013 14:51
You found a great spot to shoot from. Excellent capture! V
Guest 24-Jul-2013 17:15
Imposing. Best J
John Hamers24-Jul-2013 17:00
Great shot of this gate, Joese, love the decorations above the gates !!V
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