Stadtbefestigung

town fortifications, city walls and defences

noun SHTAHT-be-fes-ti-goong Rare

Usage Note

Stadtbefestigung encompasses the full defensive system of a medieval town: walls (Mauern), towers (Türme), gates (Tore), and ditches (Gräben). Many German cities preserve sections as heritage attractions.

Examples

"Die mittelalterliche Stadtbefestigung von Rothenburg ob der Tauber ist fast vollständig erhalten."

Natural Translation

The medieval town fortifications of Rothenburg ob der Tauber are almost completely preserved.

Literal Translation

The medieval town fortification of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is almost completely preserved.

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