Türme und Tore
On a tour through Villingen, which is characterised by the Middle Ages, you can discover towers (towers closed) and gates.
Beschreibung
Bickentor: Built in 1260, the Bickentor is one of the first gate towers in the city. It is 18 metres high and has a red clock face. In 1782, it became an Ursuline convent with a girls' school. It is still a grammar school and secondary school today.
Riettor: The Riettor in Villingen is the western city gate to the historic town centre. The construction of the oldest town gate with the blue clock face dates back to 1233. The staircase to the 'Keffit' prison is located at the Riettor.
Upper Gate: The Upper Gate, the highest gate tower in the city, was part of the historic city wall and secured the entrance from the north. The tower clock has a green dial. It is younger than the two still standing gates to the east (Bickentor) and west (Riettor). On the 2nd floor there is a block room used as a holding cell.
Romäusturm: At 39 metres, the highest fortified tower in the city wall with humpback ashlars and a picture of the local hero Romäus, who was once imprisoned here. Today, his picture once again adorns the north side of the tower.
Kaiserturm: One of Villingen's historic defence towers. The Kaiserturm was built in 1372 and last renovated between 1992 and 1994. It used to be called 'Gerberturm', later 'Wachtelturm'. It was given its current name in 1871.
Pulvertürmle: This is the traditional name for the small round tower in which powder was stored in the Middle Ages. On the one hand, the powder had to be stored in such a way as not to endanger the inhabitants of the town, and on the other, it had to be protected from outside access. The construction of a powder tower right next to the town wall was therefore an obvious choice.
Kontakt
Adresse
Tourist-Info & Ticket-Service Villingen
Rietgasse 2
78050 Villingen-Schwenningen