Graach Gate, Medieval city gate in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
The Graach Gate is a stone structure with a Baroque passage and mansard roof that survives as the town's only remaining gateway from its medieval walls. The building displays features from different construction periods and now operates as a local history museum.
The gate was built around 1300 as a defensive structure that shaped the town's character for centuries. French forces heavily damaged it in 1689, after which it was later reconstructed in its present form.
The figure of Saint Michael positioned above the passage is now a replica, while the original statue is kept in the Diocese of Trier museum. This religious representation shows the connection between the town and its church-related past.
The gateway is easy to locate near the town center, where it stands out as a notable building. Visitors can explore the exhibits inside, which provide information about the town's heritage and development.
A historical drawing from 1590 shows the original structure had a tower three times taller than the current building. This tower was completely destroyed during the French raid of 1689 and was never rebuilt.
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