Sendlinger Tor
The Sendlinger Tor (translated: Sendling Gate) is a city gate at the southern extremity of the historic old town area of Munich. It served as a fortification for defence and is one of Munich's three remaining gothic town gates (the other two being the Isartor and the Karlstor).
Location
Sendlinger Tor (located at Sendlinger Str 49) lies at the southern end of Sendlingerstrasse, the north-south thoroughfare through Munich's old town. Sendlinger Tor thus separates the old city from the Isar suburb. Sendlinger Tor is at an altitude of 525 metres (1,722 ft) above sea level.
History
As part of the great urban expansion by
In 1808 the central tower was demolished. In 1860 a restoration of the two remaining Medieval flanking towers and the wall with three arches took place. In 1906, these original three arches were replaced by the one large single arch.
In the
Public Transportation
It gives its name to the
External links
- Munich-Info
- muenchen.de: Sendlinger Tor
- for Das Sendlinger Tor at the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Historic Buildings and Monuments
- 360°x180° Panorama Sendlinger Tor QuickTime required