The Eigelsteintorburg is one of four surviving city gate towers of Cologne's medieval city wall. It was built between 1228 and 1248 and secured the northern access to the city.
(December 2022)
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Of the eleven mighty gates that once formed part of Aachen's city fortifications, only two remain; one of these is the Marschiertor, built in 1257. It is one of the largest surviving city gates in Western Europe.
In 1894, a rhyming saying was carved into it, part of which is now missing, but which is thought to have read: "I was built to defend against the power of the enemy, I have been restored to adorn the city."
(August 2025)
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The Heidetor (city gate) in Zerbst (Saxony-Anhalt province) was built in the 14th century as part of the city wall.
(June 2023)
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The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in the evening.
(April 2015)
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Die Porta Nigra ("Schwarzes Tor") ist das Wahrzeichen von Trier und wurde bereits zur Römerzeit ab 170 n. Chr. errichtet. (Februar 2005)
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The Kote Gate is the main entrance gate to the city of Bikaner in northern Rajasthan (India)
(February 2017)
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The Neutor in the district town of Arnstadt in central Thuringia.
(August 2021)
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The Riedtor in Arnstadt (Middle Thuringia).
(August 2021)
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The Riedtor in Arnstadt (Middle Thuringia), the former residence of the Counts of Schwarzburg; to the right the Jakobsturm.
(August 2021)
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The Elbtor in Tangermünde (northern Saxony-Anhalt) in the almost completely preserved town wall of the town.
(August 2022)
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