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 |
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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.
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