Holstentor — Lübeck, Germany
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N 53° 51.975 E 010° 40.777
32U E 610446 N 5969948
The well known Holstentor ("Holsten Gate") is a city gate of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck, a symbol of the city and the state of Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost of the sixteen states of Germany
Waymark Code: WMFMTA
Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Date Posted: 11/05/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ianatlarge
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Das Holstentor ist ein Stadttor, das die Altstadt der Hansestadt Lübeck nach Westen begrenzt. Das spätgotische Gebäude gehört zu den Überresten der Befestigungsanlagen der Lübecker Stadtbefestigung. Wegen seiner beiden Rundtürme und des Torbogens ist es weithin bekannt und gilt heute als Wahrzeichen der Stadt, wie auch des Bundeslandes Schleswig-Holstein. Es wurde 1464-1478 von dem Ratsbaumeister Hinrich Helmstede errichtet. Zusammen mit der Altstadt Lübecks zählt es seit 1987 zum UNESCO Weltkulturerbe.
Ein Stich der Westansicht (Feldseite) des Holstentors ist auf der Rückseite der von 1960 bis 1991 produzierten 50-DM-Scheine (dritte Banknotenserie "BBk I"), es symbolisiert den deutschen Bürgerstolz.

The Holstentor ("Holsten Gate") is a city gate marking off the western boundary of the old center of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. This Brick Gothic construction is one of the relics of Lübeck’s medieval city fortifications. Because its two round towers and arched entrance are so well known it is regarded today as a symbol of the city and of the state Schleswig-Holstein. It was build 1464-1478 by the council architect Hinrich Helmstede. Together with the old city centre of Lübeck it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
An engraving of the west view (field side) of the Holstentor is on the back of the 50 DM notes, third series of banknotes ("BBk I") produced from 1960 to 1991, it symbolizes the German citizen pride.

Money Issuing Country: Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Currency: Deutsche Mark (DM)

Denomination: 50 DM

Date of Issue: 06/18/1962

Type of Money: Bank note

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