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Ponttor with foregate View inside the foregate 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).
Ponttor is one of the two remaining city gates from the original fourteen that once stood as part of Aachen’s medieval fortifications. The construction was completed around 1320 during the reign of Emperor Ludwig IV. Its name ‘Pont’ derives from the Latin word ‘pons’, which means bridge – a reference to its position adjacent to a ...
The Ponttor stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the medieval era, its facade adorned with intricate details that speak volumes about its historical significance. Constructed primarily of sturdy sandstone, the gate's imposing structure is a blend of functionality and aesthetics.
Ponttor Gate. 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. The Ponttor was constructed as a right-angled three-stock tower castle.
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A robust defense structure from 1320 built for protection against outside agressors. The main reason that after 700 years the Ponttor still stands is that Germans at the time already built solid foundations. The tower of Pisa in Italy built just a little bit earlier began to tilt because the ground at one side was too soft.
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The Ponttor in Aachen, Germany, is one of the two remaining gates of the original city wall of Aachen. The westernmost of the north-facing gates, the Ponttor was built in the 14th century and manned by soldiers and militia throughout the Free Imperial City of Aachen era.
The Ponttor in Aachen, Germany, is one of the two remaining gates of the original city wall of Aachen. The westernmost of the north-facing gates, the Ponttor was built in the 14th century and manned by soldiers and militia throughout the Free Imperial City of Aachen era.
