Northern Gate of Cologne

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Official Website: www.koelnwiki.de

Country: Germany

Civilization: Roman

Remains: Military

History

The Northern Gate, known in German as the Nordtor, was built by the Romans as part of the defensive wall surrounding the city of Cologne. This gate marked a key entrance on the northern side of the Roman settlement, establishing a controlled point of access and contributing to the city’s fortifications.

The Northern Gate was constructed from stone, consistent with Roman methods for building city walls and fortifications. Its layout included a central arch, which served as the main passage through the gate. The central arch has been preserved and is now displayed in the Romano-Germanic Museum in Cologne.

In 1971, the right side portal of the gate was reconstructed at the corner of Unter Fettenhennen and Komödienstraße.

Beneath a nearby parking garage, portions of the gate’s foundation remain visible. These underground remains lie alongside surviving sections of the Roman city wall.