The remaining historic city gates, here the "Ulrepforte", which are now in the middle of the city, are impressive witnesses to the extensive city wall that once protectively surrounded 'Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium'. After the demolition, it is mainly thanks to the then mayor, Konrad Adenauer, that the areas were not redeveloped, but that the "green belt" was able to develop.

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SantiagoFreundeKöln

February 2, 2023

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Four prominent gates (also known as gate castles) are the clearly visible remains of Cologne's city wall. Apart from this one, the Ulrepforte, these are:
* Eigelstein-Torburg komoot.de/highlight/2592789
* Hahnentorburg komoot.de/highlight/378849
* Severins Torburg komoot.de/highlight/429476

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July 27, 2020

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The Ulrepforte was built in the early 13th century as part of the medieval city wall of Cologne

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