Johannistor, Medieval city gate in Jena, Germany
The Johannistor features a square floor plan of 7.72 by 7.85 meters and reaches a total height of 31.70 meters with a pyramidal roof.
Dating back to 1304, this gate tower underwent reconstruction in the fifteenth century with Gothic style additions including a distinctive bay window projection.
The tower served as a strategic post for city guards who maintained fire protection services for the surrounding urban districts of medieval Jena.
Access to the upper levels requires climbing ladders and stairs, while illumination comes through narrow slit windows positioned throughout the structure.
The tower weighs 2,181 tonnes and contains a stone vault above the passageway with an opening designed for defensive purposes.
Location: Jena
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 50.92939,11.58407
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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