German Wine Gate, Gate building in Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Germany
The German Wine Gate in Schweigen-Rechtenbach is a 20th-century gate building with pink sandstone facades and timber elements in neoclassical style. It spans a road and houses a restaurant where regional wines can be sampled.
The gate was built in 1936 following an architectural competition and later modified in the 1940s. Its changes reflect the political shifts of the 20th century.
The gate marks the start of the German Wine Route and links wine-growing towns across the Palatinate together. It serves as a gathering point for visitors and locals interested in the region's wine heritage.
A footpath leads around the structure since vehicles are no longer permitted to pass through. The location is easy to reach on foot and serves as an orientation point for the wine route.
The structure was originally designed to allow cars to drive through and stands 18 meters tall. Today bollards block vehicle passage, transforming it into a pedestrian-only landmark.
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