Eigelsteintorburg, Medieval city gate in Altstadt-Nord, Germany.
Description
The Eigelsteintorburg is a massive stone tower from the Middle Ages with rectangular windows and defensive slits surrounding a central passage. The structure marks the northern boundary of the old town and shapes the street with its sturdy, imposing form.
History
The fortification was built between 1180 and 1259 during Cologne's third period of city expansion. It witnessed Napoleon's entry into the city in 1804 and survived the devastation of the 20th century with relatively minor damage.
Culture
The stone figure called 'Der Kölsche Boor' on the wall connects the gate to local Cologne folklore and traditions. Visitors can observe how neighborhood history has been woven into the building's design.
Practical
The gate is easily accessible from street level and sits on a main road through the old town quarter. The interior now serves cultural and event purposes, giving visitors occasional opportunities to see inside the structure.
Did you know?
After World War II, the city's first art exhibition after the war took place here in March 1946. This event marked Cologne's symbolic rebirth and turned the tower into a gathering point for the city's cultural recovery.
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