Reg.Nr. 82-D/34

Bayertor (Bavarian Gate), Landsberg am Lech

The "Bayertor" (Bavarian Gate), built in 1425, was a part of the town wall. The tower was in a state of decay, figures were eroded, plaster crumbling away. Great consideration was given to useful purpose. Restoration work carried out after expert analyses on substances, ...
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Project details

Title:Bayertor (Bavarian Gate), Landsberg am Lech
Entr. year: 1982
Result:Medal
Country: Germany
Town: Landsberg am Lech (Bavaria)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:*Part of the city wall
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:City gate
Actual use:Historic city gate, museum, cultural and tourist attraction
Built: 15th century
The Jury's citation: "Für die beispielgebende Wiederherstellung eines gotischen Stadttores von 1425 und dessen neue Erschließung für die Stadtgeschichte"
GPS:48°2'55.0"N 10°52'55.3"E
Web, Links:

www.landsberg.de/web.nsf/id/pa_bayertor.html

Description:
The "Bayertor" (Bavarian Gate), built in 1425, was a part of the town wall. The tower was in a state of decay, figures were eroded, plaster crumbling away. Great consideration was given to useful purpose. Restoration work carried out after expert analyses on substances, materials, colours. Great efforts on restoration and research.