Three Towers Gate, Medieval gate tower at Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg.
The Three Towers Gate forms part of Luxembourg's fortress complex with its robust stone construction and strategic defensive position above the Alzette valley.
Built around 1050 as a critical entrance to Luxembourg City, this gate tower underwent multiple fortification enhancements between the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries.
The gate represents medieval military engineering within the Fortress of Luxembourg, earning recognition as part of the UNESCO World Heritage designation.
Visitors can reach the gate via the Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg railway station or use the panoramic elevator that connects the city center to the valley.
The structure contains three separate towers that served different defensive purposes, monitoring movements along the valley and protecting the city entrance.
Location: Luxembourg
Inception: 1050
Part of: Fortress of Luxembourg
GPS coordinates: 49.61253,6.13339
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:19
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