The Weissenkirchner Tor

Aquarelle by  J. Schwemminger, 1840

From the end of the 13th and early 14th centuries there is an extensive expansion of the
Preserved city fortifications, which in part equals a new system. Pivotal points of this
Measures were the two city gates, which are today heavily changed from their original ones
Appearance but witness to several historical views.
At the northern Weißenkirchner Tor (called "Burgthor" by Merian), only the left-hand wall remained
as well as the neighboring gate construction. After illustrations before the demolition in 1862
there was a large ogival portal with a drawbridge, next to it a small man gate. The
confirms the wall with a high profile as well as axle supports and fold for the bridge. As
In a regional comparison, dating can mainly be the outgoing 13th and the entire 14th
Century.