Martin city gate
The Martin city gate is one of three still-existing city gates of the German city of Cochem.
History
[edit]The Martin city gate was built in 1352 according to an order of the elector Baldwin of Luxembourg, Archbishop of Trier. It was built as a toll house. A chain connecting the city gate with the opposite border of the river Mosel could stop ships trying to escape their duty of paying taxes.
Later on, a new owner, Louis Ravené, created a storing room for ice in the small tower of the city gate.
External links
[edit]50°08′33″N 7°10′05″E / 50.1426°N 7.16817°E
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