Linzertor, Medieval city gate in Freistadt, Austria.
The Linzertor stands at the southern entrance of Freistadt, reaching about 28 meters high and topped with a steep gabled roof crowned by a baroque onion dome. Two pedestrian passages were added next to it to make access to the old town easier.
The gate was built in the 13th century and received Gothic changes around 1485 under the direction of local master builder Mathes Klayndl. These modifications shaped the appearance that visitors see today.
The gate displays an image of Saint Catherine of Alexandria above its passage, reflecting the spiritual identity the town had developed over centuries. This religious symbol shapes how visitors perceive the entry point to the old town today.
The gate is easy to reach on foot and serves as a clear landmark for visitors heading into the old town. The extra pedestrian passages mean access is straightforward even when there are people around.
The gate still has the original slots where a drawbridge once hung, controlling who could enter the fortified passage in medieval times. These slots remind visitors of how seriously the town took its defenses.
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