Three Towers Gate, Medieval gate tower at Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg.
The Three Towers Gate is a medieval gate tower in Pfaffenthal with three separate stone towers. The structure sits above the Alzette valley and forms a major part of the city's historical fortified complex.
The gate was built around 1050 as a strategic city entrance and was reinforced multiple times between the 14th and 18th centuries. These changes reflect how the city's defensive needs evolved over the centuries.
The gate reflects medieval military design and shows how the city protected its entrances through strategic construction. Visitors can observe the solid stone work that demonstrates the importance placed on defending this passage.
You can reach the gate via Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg railway station or use the panoramic elevator connecting the city center to the valley. Access to the structure is straightforward and you can view it from the surrounding area.
The gate received UNESCO World Heritage recognition for its role in medieval defense engineering. The three towers once monitored all movement through the valley and guarded the city's main passage.
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