The Uenglinger Tor is next to the Tangermünder Tor one of the still preserved city gates Stendals. It was built in the late Middle Ages between 1450 and 1460. Originally Stendal had several gates and towers, some were demolished in the 18th century. The Uenglinger Tor is considered one of the most beautiful city gates in Northern Germany. Its magnificent 15th-century construction served as part of the north wall of the defense and the representation of the rich medieval city. The tower opened the way to the western Uenglingen, hence its name. Since its restoration from about 1989, the tower is accessible again in summer. From a height of 28 meters you have a comprehensive view of Stendal through its battlements. The Uenglinger Tor was obviously the inspiration for the design of an industrial monument in the Ruhr region: The Lohnhalle of the Adolf Hansemann mine in Mengede looks almost exactly the same, at least in the middle part of its façade, except that a pay hall can not manage without side wings. But also the water tower of Lüneburg has obviously been modeled on the Gothic building.