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Which medieval gates of Cologne have survived?

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Cologne The Hohenzollern rail and pedestrian bridge over the Rhine River, Cologne, Germany, with the city's cathedral in the background.

Of the original 12 medieval gates that once protected Cologne, three have survived to the present day:

Eigelstein Gate
Hahnen Gate
Severins Gate1

These structures remain as significant remnants of the city's medieval fortifications, which were built during a period of great prosperity for the city.12