Kröpeliner Tor, Medieval city gate in Rostock, Germany
The Kröpeliner Gate stands 54 meters tall with six stories of red brick construction, marking the western entrance to the historic center of Rostock.
Built in 1255 as part of Rostock's defensive system, the gate served as one of the 22 original entrances through the city's protective walls.
The structure maintains its Gothic architectural elements and now functions as a municipal meeting center featuring exhibitions about the city's fortifications.
The gate opens daily from March to October between 10 AM and 6 PM, while winter hours run from 10 AM to 5 PM with an entrance fee of 3 euros.
This red brick tower contains seven distinct levels and houses the Historical Association Geschichtswerkstatt, which documents and preserves local history.
Location: Rostock
Inception: 1255
Architectural style: Gothic art
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: Yes
Part of: city fortification of Rostock
Address: Kröpeliner Straße
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +49381454177
Website: https://geschichtswerkstatt-rostock.de/historisches-gebaeude-kroepeliner-tor
GPS coordinates: 54.08850,12.12890
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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