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28-SEP-2017

Bernkastel-Kues. Graacher Tor

The Graach Gate (German: Graacher Tor) is the last remaining town gate of the German town of Bernkastel-Kues. The name Graach refers to the neighbouring village of Graach connected by a narrow road to the gate. Currently the building is used as a museum of local history.The gate has an integrated passage built in a Baroque style with a mansard roof created in the 18th century. Before destruction in 1689 the Graach gate, shown in a drawing dated 1590, was equipped with a tower reaching three times the size of the current building.After reconstruction in the 18th century the gate shows typical elements of a Renaissance-style building.A figure of the Archangel St. Michael is placed centrally over the passage protecting the inhabitants of Bernkastel from aggression by intruders. The figure is a copy while the original is exhibited in the museum of the Catholic Diocese of Trier.

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Julie Oldfield04-Nov-2017 18:04
A beautiful perspective to get the view through the archway. V
Helen Betts04-Nov-2017 00:21
Well composed capture of this charming street. V.
Charlene Ambrose03-Nov-2017 23:38
A lovely street scene. V
Cemil Gursen03-Nov-2017 23:21
Great perspective. V
Jeff Real03-Nov-2017 23:10
Such a great look at this place
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Jim Coffman03-Nov-2017 22:54
A very lovely street scene Jose!
Stephanie03-Nov-2017 21:56
What a charming cobbled walkway! B V
Zeeby03-Nov-2017 21:05
A very lovely corner. V
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