Martin's Gate

Martinsgässle, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Historical landmark Landmark Tourist attraction
User Reviews

5 Robin Irwin - a month ago

This is one of two gate towers of the city. The tower is the living testament of the city as the tower had many additions and facelifts over the years.

The wooden beams in the tower date back to the 13th century. From that time it was used as a prison where the prisoners nicknamed the tower "the cloak of Martin" as the tower is named after Saint Martin.

An additional gate was added that currently has a Mc Donald's sign, a tablet commemorizing the burning of witches, a Double-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire was installed and many other features was added over the centuries.

Since the Mc Donald's sign is added to the tower, it is currently nicknamed McDonald's-Tor.

4 Audrea Barth - 2 weeks ago

Beautiful historical landmark.

5 Kedar Nandanwankar (ケダル ナンダンワンカル) - a month ago

Can there be any more epic location which was destroyed by a fast food chain?!!!! The place is GREAT, but I'm sad to see a McDonald's camping there...

5 Con Stroulios - 4 years ago

Freiburg, love this city, such a wonderful gate as an entrance to this grand old part of the city.
A lot of history and great architecture. Lovely way to experience it is like most of these old places is to walk it.

4 Christos Moschos - 4 months ago

Totally worth visiting it

5 laila a - 2 months ago

Cool place for pics

5 LiVes - a year ago

Freiburg is a beautiful city with a great choice of shops and an incredible nightlife

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