Enderttor
Enderttor
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Sue M
Williamsburg, VA1,561 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Pretty amazing structure from the 14th century that is still standing. It is one of three gates that still exist in Cochem. We also visited the Balduin's Gate which is by the Friedhof Cochem Cemetery.
Written May 20, 2023
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meltem e
Izmir, Türkiye678 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Very old gate, dated to 1332. It was one of the gates of the old city walls to protect the city enemies attacks. Now, there is an hotel next to Gate, which you can easily skip. It is located in the middle of the city.
If not mistaken, served as a prison too.
If not mistaken, served as a prison too.
Written March 22, 2019
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retireeVancouver
Vancouver, Canada1,824 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Enderttor is one of three stone medieval city gates in Cochem. The other two city gates are Balduinstor by the city cemetery and St. Martinstor on Herrenstrasse, built by the Archbishop of Trier as a toll house. His castle is on the hill above.
Enderttor, built in 1332, still has a section of the stone medieval wall connected to it. These two defensive measures protected Cochem from attackers coming from Endert. Citizens exited Cochem through Enderttor to reach this village in the mountains thus its name for the city gate. Like the other city gates in Cochem, there is only 1 opening in Enderttor. An arched, narrow passageway allows pedestrians to walk through it onto Endertstrasse which takes tourists to Cochem's two attractions - the historic Mustard Mill and the Sesselbahn. The thickness of the defensive wall becomes immediately evident in this passageway. Other defensive mechanisms in it didn't appear to be present.
I liked a story about this city gate. Legend has it that attackers from Endertal turned back at this gate when, after successfully opening it, they were barreled over with the town's empty wine barrels which the citizens had piled there. The attackers got the message. The town had no wine barrels to plunder and left the townspeople alone.
Enderttor is quite impressive in height. Located 1 block from the foot of the bridge leading into Cochem, it is much taller than the height of the three floor 14th century yellow hotel attached to it, Alte Thorschenke, An interesting side light - At one corner of this hotel are the flood level markings that occurred in the late 1700's; above those markings. is a carving of Saint Roch - he shows off a bare leg.
Enderttor was an interesting photo stop.
Enderttor, built in 1332, still has a section of the stone medieval wall connected to it. These two defensive measures protected Cochem from attackers coming from Endert. Citizens exited Cochem through Enderttor to reach this village in the mountains thus its name for the city gate. Like the other city gates in Cochem, there is only 1 opening in Enderttor. An arched, narrow passageway allows pedestrians to walk through it onto Endertstrasse which takes tourists to Cochem's two attractions - the historic Mustard Mill and the Sesselbahn. The thickness of the defensive wall becomes immediately evident in this passageway. Other defensive mechanisms in it didn't appear to be present.
I liked a story about this city gate. Legend has it that attackers from Endertal turned back at this gate when, after successfully opening it, they were barreled over with the town's empty wine barrels which the citizens had piled there. The attackers got the message. The town had no wine barrels to plunder and left the townspeople alone.
Enderttor is quite impressive in height. Located 1 block from the foot of the bridge leading into Cochem, it is much taller than the height of the three floor 14th century yellow hotel attached to it, Alte Thorschenke, An interesting side light - At one corner of this hotel are the flood level markings that occurred in the late 1700's; above those markings. is a carving of Saint Roch - he shows off a bare leg.
Enderttor was an interesting photo stop.
Written June 14, 2019
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larrya762
Tecumseh, MI144 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
The largest of the medieval gates built in 1332. So great to see such history up close. If you have time it is a must.
Written July 31, 2019
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MijnlieverdFH
Tagum City, Philippines4,110 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Still added the remarkable place of Cochem, the tower gate which is the evidence of its beautiful existence and governance. This can be related to the presence of the Reichsburg castle atop the hill. At present this still made a special passage to and from the city center. Stunning piece of architecture.
Written October 15, 2017
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belleretraite
Montreal, Canada7,713 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This City Gate is now in the middle of Cochem and it is in very good shape . Unfortunately , I could not find any description of it to learn about its age , use or possible transformations !
Written June 16, 2017
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Donna A
Macon, GA26 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Honestly there isn’t much to see here but the history is phenomenal. While in Cochem you can busting toe if the original gates. Wonderful history that you can walk through without paying a dime!!
Written July 5, 2020
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Larry C
4,225 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The gate was built in 1332 by Elector Balduin and served as the northern passage of the city wall. The Enderttor was well known among travellers, as the passengers of the stagecoaches to Cologne and Frankfurt gathered here for departure.
For a time, the Enderttor Gate served as Cochem City Prison.
The connected gatekeeper's cottage is now a hotel.
For a time, the Enderttor Gate served as Cochem City Prison.
The connected gatekeeper's cottage is now a hotel.
Written May 19, 2019
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YTCHENG
Hong Kong, China15,378 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Enderttor is the historic city gate in Cochem. The tower is an evidence to the gateway uphill to the castle. A nice piece of architecture.
Written November 9, 2018
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NinDinja
Drenthe Province, The Netherlands182 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We walked by it when we were walking around town. It looks very romantic and is worth a photo on a sunny day,
Written March 6, 2017
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