Nauener Tor, Gothic Revival city gate in Potsdam, Germany
The Nauener Tor features two round towers with pointed arch arcade openings and grotesque head decorations along its stone walls.
Frederick the Great commissioned this gate in 1755, making it the earliest example of Gothic Revival architecture on continental Europe.
The gate stands as a representation of Germanic architectural innovation, combining medieval design elements with eighteenth-century construction techniques.
Located near the Dutch Quarter, the gate now houses two restaurants in its wings while remaining open for pedestrian traffic.
The structure includes decorative elements such as crenellations, conical stone points, and medieval-style grotesque heads carved into the stonework.
Location: Potsdam
Inception: 1755
Architects: Johann Gottfried Büring
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 52.40350,13.05780
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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