Wassertor, Medieval water gate in Wismar, Germany
The Wassertor features late Gothic gables, solid brick construction, and stands as a testament to northern German medieval fortification architecture at the Old Harbor entrance.
Built in 1450, this defensive structure regulated maritime access to Wismar, serving as one of five principal gates protecting the Hanseatic trading center.
The gate maintains its position as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centers of Stralsund and Wismar, representing Baltic maritime trading heritage.
The Club maritim association operates within the Wassertor structure, offering maritime activities and maintaining the historical building near Am Spiegelberg street.
The Wassertor appeared in F.W. Murnau's 1922 German Expressionist horror film Nosferatu, making it a significant location in early cinema history.
Location: Wismar
Architectural style: Brick Gothic
Part of: Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar
GPS coordinates: 53.89640,11.46130
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:10
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