Holstentor

gate, Lübeck, Germany

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The Holstentor is a historic city gate in Lübeck, Germany, that once served as a crucial part of the city's medieval fortifications. Built in the 15th century, it is a prominent example of Brick Gothic architecture. The gate features two imposing towers and an archway inscribed with the motto "Concordia domi foris pax," meaning "Concord at home, peace outside." Today, the Holstentor houses a municipal museum, offering visitors a glimpse into Lübeck's rich history as a powerful trading center and the chief city of the Hanseatic League.1

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…in 1685, and the famous Holstentor (1478), which has housed the municipal museum since 1950. Upon the archway of the Holstentor is the benediction “Concordia domi foris pax” (“Concord at home, peace outside”). Celebrations for the city’s 850th anniversary were held in 1993. Pop. (2011) 210,305; (2021 est.) 216,277.
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…in 1685, and the famous Holstentor (1478), which has housed the municipal museum since 1950. Upon the archway of the Holstentor is the benediction “Concordia domi foris pax” (“Concord at home, peace outside”). Celebrations for the city’s 850th anniversary were held in 1993. Pop. (2011) 210,305; (2021 est.) 216,277.
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