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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).
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, 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.
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, 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.
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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.
