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Statue of Mary, patron saint of the main gate, embedded in the arch. The Ponttor in Aachen, Germany, (known in the 17th and 18th centuries as the Brückenpforte or Brückenthor) is one of the two remaining gates of the original city wall of Aachen (the other being the Marschiertor).
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The Ponttor is one of the two remaining gates of the original city wall of Aachen. It was built in the 14th century and manned by soldiers and militia throughout the Free Imperial City of Aachen era. Today, the Ponttor is used by German Youth and Scout groups.
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The Ponttor, also known as the Bridge Gate, is one of only two surviving city gates from Aachen’s medieval fortifications. Built around 14th century, it served as a defensive structure and an entrance to the city.
Built in the 13th century as part of the outer city walls, this is one of the most beautiful city gates I have seen. It is situated near a bus stop and people get off the bus and cross through the gate on their way to the Altstadt. It has become totally integrated in their lives.
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The Ponttor, one of Aachen's medieval city gates, stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. Built in the 14th century, the gate played a crucial role in the city's fortifications, providing a fortified entrance and a strategic defense point.
Das Ponttor in Aachen, zeitweise auch Brückenpforte oder -thor genannt, ist das westliche der beiden Nordtore der ehemaligen äußeren Aachener Stadtmauer. Neben dem Marschiertor im Süden ist das Ponttor eines der beiden heute noch erhaltenen der ehemals elf Stadttore der damaligen freien Reichsstadt Aachen. Bewacht wurden diese von den ...
