Fortress
Burgtor (Lübeck)
🇩🇪 Germany · 15th century
The Burgtor, built 1444 in late Gothic style, was the northern city gate of Hanseatic Lübeck, now in Germany. It is one of two towered gates remaining from the medieval fortifications, the other being the more famous Holstentor. The Baroque helmet-like roof was added in 1685.
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Burgtor (Lübeck) ranks #2,026 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #156 of the 505 mapped in Germany. Founded 1444, it is older than 51% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 454 atlas entries founded in the 15th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,086 times in the last 60 days, more than 68% of the atlas. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Burgtor (Lübeck)?
Burgtor (Lübeck) stands in Germany, at 53.874°, 10.6911°.
When was Burgtor (Lübeck) built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1444. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Burgtor (Lübeck)?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #2,026 of 8,133 worldwide, and #156 in Germany. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Burgtor (Lübeck)?
Holstentor, about 1 km away.
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