Group 3 | Station 17A
Neumarkter Tor (Former Fortified Gate Tower)
The Neumarkter Tor was a north-facing gate tower. It was one of the five gate towers of the fortification system of medieval Friesach.
It allowed the passage of traders, goods, and pilgrims to and from the towns and cities lying to the north of Friesach.
Defence
The fortified gate tower protected the northern section of the town wall.
Demolition
The fortified gate tower was completely demolished in 1845 CE, as the roads in the town had to be widened.
Miniature Museum Reconstruction
The miniature reconstruction of Friesach, displayed on the second floor of the Kapellenturm Museum, features a miniature model of the Neumarkter Tor gate tower.
Description of the Miniature Gate Tower
The miniature gate tower is four-sided and consists of multiple storeys.
It features an arched doorway, which is connected by a drawbridge to the Neumarkter Tor bridge.
The structure is topped with a hipped roof.
Image Gallery 1
Image Gallery 2
Friesach Coat of Arms
The coat of arms of Friesach is based on the oldest surviving seal on a document from 1265 CE (related to the medieval town). It shows the Friesach town fortifications in a highly stylised form with the Olsator in the middle, the Neumarkter Tor and St. Veiter Tor at the sides and the Red Tower at the rear.
Location of Neumarkter Tor (north-facing) on an old map of Friesach
Map: 17A
Stations: 5 | 6A | 6B | 7A | 7B | 16 | 17A
Station 5 | “Rad Der Fortuna”
Station 6A | Granary (East Face)
Station 6B | Granary (West Face)
Station 7A | Dominican Church
Station 7B | Dominican Monastery
Station 16 | Municipal Park
Station 17A | Neumarkter Tor (Former Gate)