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The Upper Gate, Riquewihr, Alsace, France | Riquewihr - Alsace, France (IMG_3694_95.jpg)

The Upper Gate, Riquewihr, Alsace, France

Undoubtedly built at the end of the 13th century, it was extended when the defence system was strenghtened in about 1500. Defence elements are still visible: heavy two-leaf door, a wooden porticullis (one of the oldest in Europe), the opening into which fitted the drawbridge etc.
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