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Lions of the Bentheimer Gate
DiscoverPlaces to seeGermanyLower SaxonyLandkreis Grafschaft BentheimNordhorn
Lions of the Bentheimer Gate
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May 27, 2023
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The two lions from Bentheimer Tor are listed sandstone sculptures that once adorned Nordhorn's southern city gate, known as Bentheimer Tor. Its origin is dated to the 17th century. The lions have stood at the main entrance building since 2001.
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March 27, 2024
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The volunteer director of the Nordhorn Zoo, Arthur Griebenow, was the head of the city's vehicle fleet, responsible for the removal of sandstone troughs, which were unpopular at the time, …
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March 27, 2024
Hiking
The two lions from Bentheimer Tor are listed sandstone sculptures that once adorned the southern city gate of Nordhorn known as Bentheimer Tor. Their origin is dated to the 17th century. The lions have been standing at the entrance building of the main entrance to the Nordhorn Zoo on Menkenweg since 2001.
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