Mainzer Tor
Late medieval gate tower that once marked Miltenberg's westernmost point, now accessible via a footbridge as a historic city entrance.
The Mainzer Tor, also known as the Spitzer Turm, is a late medieval gate tower on the western edge of Miltenberg's old town. At the time of its construction, it marked the town's outermost western boundary.
At a Glance
- Type
- Late medieval gate tower
- Other name
- Spitzer Turm
- Location
- Western edge of Miltenberg's old town
- First mentioned
- 1379
- Built under
- Archbishop Adolf I of Nassau (reign 1371–1390)
History
Above the gate's passageway hangs the coat of arms of Archbishop Adolf I of Nassau of Mainz, during whose reign the tower was built. At the time of construction, Miltenberg stretched 2.5 kilometers between the western Mainzer Tor and the eastern Würzburger Tor.
Architecture
The tower is topped by a defensive platform reinforced with four corner turrets, above which sits a slimmer upper section. This crowning design follows the model of the keep at nearby Freudenberg Castle, which had been similarly extended in 1361.
Today
In May 2019, a new building housing a museum depot, city archive, and youth center opened nearby. A footbridge leads from its elevated level to the tower, allowing visitors to experience the gate as a historic entrance to the city.
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Address
Mainzer Str. 61
63897 Miltenberg
Hours
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