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Holstentor

The Holstentor is a late Gothic city gate, part of the medieval fortifications of Lübeck in Germany. It consists of two towers with an arched entranceway between them.


History

The main gate was erected by the city master builder Hinrich Helmsted between 1464 and 1478. A front gate of the Holstentor, supposed to improve the defence of the city's west side, was built in 1585. It was later demolished.


The Holstentor today

Itis a popular place to eat lunch when the weather is good.


Miscellaneous

The Holstentor appeared on the former 50 DM banknotes.


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Holstentor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (111 words)
The Holstentor is a late Brick Gothic city gate, part of the medieval fortifications of Lübeck in Germany.
A front gate of the Holstentor, supposed to improve the defence of the city's west side, was built in 1585.
The Holstentor appeared on the former 50 DM banknotes.
Holstentor, Lubeck (72 words)
At the west entrance to the old town can be found the very emblem of Lübeck, the massive twin-towered Holstentor (1477), now housing the Museum on the History of the Town (large model of Lübeck as it was about 1650; shipping).
The Holstentor in Lübeck built between 1469 & 1478.
The Holstentor in Lübeck seen from the city side.
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