Uenglinger Tor, Medieval city gate in Stendal, Germany
Uenglinger Tor is a medieval city gate with a quadratic tower base built from fieldstones and bricks that rises approximately 27.5 meters high. The structure features pointed arch passages and battlemented platforms designed as part of the city's fortification system.
The gate was constructed between 1450 and 1460 as one of four entrances through Stendal's medieval city wall. It served as part of the town's defense system and marked the western access route toward the nearby village of Uenglingen.
The gate displays North German brick craftsmanship with decorated friezes and blind niches that reflect the style of prosperous medieval trading cities. This architectural language was common among wealthy Hanseatic towns.
The tower is open to visitors during certain seasons with stair access to the viewing platform available on select days. Be aware that the staircase is narrow and requires careful footing when climbing to the top.
The gate takes its name from the village of Uenglingen that lay to the west, indicating the direction it opened toward. This naming practice reveals how medieval city gates were often identified by their destination rather than a formal designation.
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