Angertor, Medieval city gate in Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
The Angertor was a medieval city gate in the Altstadt-Lehel with a central tower structure, two round flanking towers, and a barbican at its entrance. The fortification had the same dimensions and strength as Munich's four primary city entrances.
The gate was first documented in Munich's accounting records in 1319 and formed part of the city's second defensive wall system. It remained standing until its demolition in 1807 when the city dismantled its medieval fortifications.
The gate marked access to the lower Anger district and was closely tied to daily life for residents of that area. The location retained its character as an entry point for commerce and movement between the inner and outer city.
The former location of the gate is now marked by the Municipal High-Rise building at the intersection of Unterer Anger and An der Hauptfeuerwache streets. Visitors can easily reach this spot on foot by following the modern streets that correspond to the city's original layout.
Despite serving as a secondary entrance to Munich, the gate featured fortification levels equal to the city's four primary gates. This equal distribution of defensive strength shows the careful strategic planning of medieval city defense.
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