Ponttor Aachen
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The Ponttor in Aachen, at times (17th/18th century) also called the bridge gate or gate, is the western of the two northern gates of the former outer Aachen city wall. In addition to the Marschiertor in the south, the Ponttor is one of the two surviving of the eleven city gates of the then free imperial city of Aachen.
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•June 22, 2023
The Ponttor from the 14th century is a multi-storey gate castle with a barbican in front - both connected by bridges. In these dimensions one of the largest and most interesting city gates in Germany.
translated by•May 25, 2021
One of two remaining city gates. The other is the Marschiertor at the other, southern end of the city center.
translated by•September 9, 2024
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