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The Holstentor is today the landmark of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck.
As a "middle-class" of the formerly four Holstentoren - the others were demolished at the beginning or middle of the 19th century - it narrowly escaped the same fate. Instead, it was completely redeveloped and gradually acquired the meaning it is given today.
In addition to the Middle Holsten Gate, the inner castle gate is still preserved from the gates of the former city fortifications in the north of the old town island.
The Holstentor houses a museum on the history of the Hanseatic city.
June 23, 2018
The Lübeck Holstentor is probably the most famous city gate in Germany and the landmark of Lübeck. It was built between 1464 and 1478 by the Lübeck master builder Hinrich Helmstede during a modernization of the fortifications on the Trave side.
Source and further information: ostsee.de/luebeck/holstentor.html
December 23, 2018
The Lübecker warzeichen should actually be known to everyone, it was for a long time to see one of our banknotes and is also also present as a company emblem of a large marzipan manufactory.
May 10, 2019
A place that you should definitely visit in Lübeck. Great architecture and there is always a lot of people out and about. I wasn't in because I was on a bike. But I would like to visit the place again.
February 4, 2021
Late Gothic city gate, which limits the old town of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck to the west. It is the landmark of the city. Since 1950, the City History Museum of Lübeck has been located in the rooms of the Holstentor. Meeting point. And pretty crooked (:
October 7, 2018
It is since 1987 with the Hanseatic city of Lübeck UNESCO World Heritage Site and is even on a 2 Euro piece.
October 14, 2018
When visiting the Hanseatic city of Lübeck it is a must to visit the Holstentor. The city gate, which limits the old town of Lübeck to the west, is a late gothic building and belongs to the remains of the Lübeck fortifications. In addition to the castle gate, it is the only preserved city gate of Lübeck.
Due to its high profile, it is today considered the landmark of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. In addition to the Brandenburg Gate, the Cologne Cathedral or the Munich Liebfrauenkirche there is probably no other important German building, which is so popular worldwide.
ostseemagazin.net/holstentor-luebeck
June 24, 2019
Lübeck is always worth a visit. Great city, great atmosphere, and super surrounded by water.
December 30, 2018
A visit to the well-preserved city gate is a highlight of every Lübeck tour. Highly recommended.
June 5, 2018
It is the western city gate of the former city fortification. It is the only preserved city gate of Lübeck. A must during a visit to the Hanseatic city.
July 20, 2017
Who drives to Lübeck, can not pass the Holstentor. This gate in the former city wall belongs to the highlight of every tour to and through Lübeck
June 16, 2017
Here history is touchable. Always worth a visit.
December 12, 2016
The Holstentor is really awesome, caution only with too long stay inside. #schwindelincommig
June 15, 2017
The landmark of Lübeck, just worth seeing.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holstentor
May 14, 2020
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