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Catherine's Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei)

Catherine's Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei)

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Catherine's Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei)

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Location: Brașov, Romania

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2. Tampa Mountain Peak – Behind the Brașov Sign loop from Blumăna

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3. Black Church (Biserica Neagră) – Honterus Monument loop from Centrul Vechi

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

August 19, 2025

The Catherine Gate, located in the southwest of the medieval city, provided passage through the double fortress wall and was the city's only gate toward Şchei for almost three centuries. Today, only the tower of the outer gate remains, probably built in the 15th century and first mentioned in documents in 1517. Defended by the Tailors' Guild, the gate was destroyed by storm and flood in 1526 and then rebuilt. Because it was located at the end of Catherine Street, which took its name from the former nunnery, the gate was called "Catherine's Gate." The building is square and extends over three levels. The upper part features four towers, a sign that the city had the right to impose death sentences. Above the gate on the first floor is a plaque bearing the coat of arms of Brașov.

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〽️Markus

September 1, 2017

The Catharine Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei) was built in 1559 with thick walls on three floors in the style of the Renaissance and was part of a large medieval fortification, which was destroyed in 1827 for the most part. It was the western of the three Kronstadt city gates, through which one reached the upper suburb.

The floor plan of the gate tower is almost square, the walls over 9 m high, with a width of 8.30 m. The archway has a width of 4.10 m. The lower part of the gate tower shows a very beautiful Rustica brickwork, with the sandstones protruding slightly in 14 rows.

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Niklas 🥾🚲🛶🛼😀

September 5, 2022

The four corner towers are a sign of the city's independence and jurisdiction.

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1. Black Church (Biserica Neagră) – Council Square loop from Blumăna

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