Karlstor (Karlstor (München))
Karlstor in Munich (called Neuhauser Tor until 1791) is one of what used to be Munich's famed city wall from the medieval ages till late into the 18th century. It served as a major defensive fortification and checkpoint.
It is located at the western end of Neuhauser Straße, a portion of Munich's down-town pedestrian zone, which was part of the salt road and the east-west thoroughfare of the historic old town. Thus it separates the historic centre from a 19th-century extension called Ludwigvorstadt (Vorstadt meaning 'suburb'). Karlstor receives its name from Karlsplatz (better known under its local nickname "Stachus"), which is now part of the Altstadtring circular road and has been one of the busiest points of Munich for centuries.
The building is the westernmost of three remaining gothic town gates out of originally five. The other two are Isartor in the east (the only one that is still complete in its basic structure) and Sendlinger Tor in the south-west. Missing nowadays, after the whole fortification system had to be laid down on prince-electoral order at the turn from the 18th to the 19th century, are Angertor in the south and Schwabinger Tor in the north, as well as all "minor" or side gates and the entire double walls.
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Modern Karlstor in the afternoon, view outbound towards Karlsplatz
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Medieval Neuhauser Tor, complete with moats, barbican and bridges
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Modern Karlstor at night, view inbound towards Neuhauser Straße pedestrian zone
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English Translation
The gate rather preserving you of the city, the streets of alado with a lot of life, shops, bars and many restaurants
Original Text
La puerta más bien conservándoos de la cuidad, la calles de alado con mucha vida , tiendas , bares y muchos restaurantesa month ago -
English Translation
One of the gates to the historic center of Munich, delimiting the pedestrian zone; facing the huge Karlsplatz square (called Stachus by the locals, in reference to a brewery there); and recognizable by its clean medieval style and white color 😮 A bit of culture welcome, among the many shops in the neighborhood 😍
Original Text
Une des portes du centre historique de Munich, délimitant la zone piétonne ; faisant face à l'immense place Karlsplatz (appelée Stachus par les locaux, en référence à une brasserie qui s'y trouvait) ; et reconnaissable à son style médiéval épuré et sa couleur blanche 😮 Un peu de culture bienvenue, entre les nombreuses boutiques du quartier 😍4 months ago -
English Translation
It looks beautiful, but it seems to me that they are restored and do not feel that it is something old.
Original Text
Виглядає красиво, але мені здається що вони відреставрувані і не має відчуття що це щось старовинне.7 months ago -
English Translation
Were at Karlstor yesterday morning. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, but there wasn't much going on. Unfortunately there are no information boards for tourists, therefore rather unspectacular
Original Text
Waren gestern vormittag am Karlstor. Leider war schlechtes Wetter, dafür war aber wenig los. Leider gibt es keine Infotafeln für Touristen, daher ehr unspektakulär2 months ago