Old Gate, Speyer

Name: Old Gate
Address: Speyer, Germany
Telephone: +49 6232 75873

#6 among attractions in Speyer

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Facts and practical information

The Old Gate is the medieval west city gate of Speyer, and is one of the original 68 towers in the old walls and gates. Today it is one of the largest and most architecturally significant of the remaining city gates in Germany. ()

Local name: Altpörtel Coordinates: 49°19'2"N, 8°25'57"E

Address

Speyer Germany

Contact

+49 6232 75873

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Day trips

Old Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Speyer Cathedral, Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Trinity Church, Gedächtniskirche der Protestation.

0.4 miE
11th-century Romanesque cathedral
Speyer Cathedral, Speyer
12 min walk • The Speyer Cathedral, officially known as the Imperial Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and St. Stephen, stands as a monumental testament to Romanesque architecture in the heart of Speyer, Germany. This formidable structure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981...
0.4 miE
Museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming city of Speyer, Germany, the Historisches Museum der Pfalz is a cultural gem that beckons history enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. This prestigious museum is renowned for its comprehensive exhibitions that traverse the broad...
~1660 ftE
Church, Historical place, Baroque architecture
Trinity Church, Speyer
9 min walk • The Trinity Church, known as Dreifaltigkeitskirche in German, stands as a testament to the rich architectural heritage of Speyer, a city steeped in history located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. This Baroque church, completed in 1717, is not only a...
~1050 ftSW
Gothic revival architecture
Gedächtniskirche der Protestation, Speyer
6 min walk • The Gedächtniskirche der Protestation is a United Protestant church of both Lutheran and Reformed confessions in Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany that commemorates the Protestation at Speyer in defense of the evangelical faith, specifically Lutheranism.
~1740 ftE
Museum, Romanesque architecture,
Jewish courtyard, Speyer
9 min walk • Speyer in Germany was the hometown of one of the most important Jewish communities in Middle Ages in northern Europe. Bishop Hutzmann and Salic emperor Henry IV encouraged Jewish refugees from Mainz to the foundation of a Jewish community by facilitating them.
~1660 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum SchPIRA, Speyer
9 min walk • The Museum Schpira is a museum in the Rhineland-Palatinate city of Speyer.
1.7 miNW
49°20'5"N • 8°24'26"E
Kletterwald, Speyer
43 min walk • Climbing, Sport complex
~1170 ftSE
Museum
Feuerbachhaus, Speyer
6 min walk • The Feuerbachhaus is a museum dedicated to the Feuerbach family, located at 9 Allerheiligenstrasse in Speyer. The property has a baroque garden and borders the old city wall. The archaeologist Joseph Anselm Feuerbach lived there with his family for...
~1190 ftNE
Library
Stadtarchiv Speyer, Speyer
6 min walk • The Stadtarchiv Speyer is the oldest municipal archive of the Palatinate. The earliest document, which is kept in the city archives of Speyer, is a document of emperor Friedrich I of 1182, in which the privileges granted by emperor Heinrich V to the town of Speyer in 1111 were confirmed and extended.
0.4 miE
49°19'0"N • 8°26'32"E
Ölberg, Speyer
12 min walk • Wayside shrine
0.5 miE
49°19'2"N • 8°26'40"E
Heidentürmchen, Speyer
14 min walk • City gate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Gate?

Nearby attractions include Handwerkerbrunnen, Speyer (5 min walk), Gedächtniskirche der Protestation, Speyer (6 min walk), Feuerbachhaus, Speyer (6 min walk), Stadtarchiv Speyer, Speyer (6 min walk).

How to get to Old Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Gate:

Bus

Postplatz • Lines: 507, 562, 563, 564, 565, 568, 572, 572S (2 min walk)
Wormser Straße • Lines: 564, 565, 568 (2 min walk)

Train

Speyer Hauptbahnhof (14 min walk)
Speyer Nord-West (33 min walk)