Germany, Lübeck - Red and Black Fortified Gates

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On Dolls Bridge, you could see not far from the Holstentor.It looks like the entrance "fairy tale world", but it is the defense of the western entrance of the city of Lubeck.

The famous Holstentor Gate, it is Germany's landmarks, which repeatedly appeared in the German paper money, coins and stamps.

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Holstentor, originally had four-fold doors, Inner Holsten Gate, Middle Holsten Gate, Outer Holsten Gate, and Second Outer Holstentor Gate. They are all based on the needs of defense set up. So, this four-fold door has a different history. With historical reasons, the other three doors are gone. So history Holstentor is actually the history of four consecutive gates, although only one of them left.

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Now, we can see, fairy-tale, a little inclined Holstentor, it is Middle Holsten Gate.

Holstentor built in 1464-1478, and the gates have two stately towers. It is a conical tower. It is also a symbol of the northern German city of Luebeck.

 

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In front of Holstentor has two carved lions. One is a sleeping lion, it is the sculpture in 1823. It is the embodiment of peace.

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Another sculpture of a lion standing guard, it is also the sculpture in 1823. Lion, they stood in front of Holstentor Gate has for hundreds of years. They seem to tell threatened, if you dare to grab my property, I will destroy you.

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The rich and wealthy Hanseatic city of Lübeck felt the need in the course of centuries, to protect themselves from external threats with ever stronger walls and fortifications. Three gates gave access to the city: the Burgtor Gates in the north, Mill Gate in the south and Holstentor Gate in the west. To the east, the city is protected by a closure Wakenitz River. Here, less martial Hüxter Gate led out of the city.

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For hundreds of years the changes of history, medieval fortress-like gates of Luebeck, preserved only two, one is the famous Holstentor Gate, and in addition one is Burgtor Gate. Burgtor Gate is north gate in the Hanseatic city of Lubeck, which was built in 1444, the late Gothic style. The Baroque helmet-like roof was added in 1685.

Tips：

1, Holstentor is Luebeck city landmark, built in 1464-1478, by two towers. Holstentor wall thickness of up to 3.5 meters, and now its inside as the Museum of Luebeck.

2, Holstentor museum, exhibiting ancient battle maps, weapons and warships model. You can also board the gates overlooking the Old City.

Opening hours: January to March Tuesday to Sunday 11: 00am -17: 00pm; 

                         April to December 10: 00am-18: 00pm.

Tickets: adult / child € 5/2