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Martin City Gate
The Martin city gate is one of three still existing city gates of the German city of Cochem. History The Martin city gate was built in 1352 according to an order of elector Baldwin of Luxembourg, the archbishop of Trier. It was built as a toll house A tollhouse or toll house is a building with accommodation for a toll collector, beside a tollgate on a toll road, canal, or toll bridge. History Many tollhouses were built by turnpike trusts in England, Wales and Scotland during the 18th an .... A chain, connecting the city gate with the opposite border of the river Mosel could stop ships trying to escape their duty of paying taxes. Later on a new owner, Louis Ravené, created a storing room for ice in the small tower of the city gate. External links Information about the Martin city gate as well as a webcam Buildings and structures in Cochem-Zell Gates in Germany Fortifications in Germany City walls in Germany {{RhinelandPalatinate-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martins Tor
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