Germans’ Gate

The Germans' Gate is a medieval bridge castle and city gate in Metz, France. It is "a relic of the medieval fortifications, with two 13th century round towers and two gun bastions of the 15th century." It is a monument historique of France.

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Opening hours:
October—April: Tuesday—Sunday 2:00 PM—5:00 PM
May—September: Tuesday—Sunday 2:00 PM—7:00 PM
Type: Castle
Description: city gate
Also known as: “Germans‘ Gate”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Église Saint-Eucaire de Metz and Église Saint-Maximin de Metz.

Église Saint-Eucaire de Metz

Church

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Église Saint-Eucaire de Metz is a church, which is situated 110 metres west of Germans’ Gate.

Église Saint-Maximin de Metz

Church

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Église Saint-Maximin de Metz is a church, which is situated 260 metres southwest of Germans’ Gate.

Metz Cathedral

Church

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Metz Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Metz, the seat of the bishops of Metz. It is dedicated to Saint Stephen. The diocese dates back at least to the 4th century and the present cathedral building was begun in the early 14th century. Metz Cathedral is situated 770 metres west of Germans’ Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Metz and Imperial Quarter of Metz.

Metz

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Metz is in the Lorraine region of France that borders Luxembourg and Germany. Metz and the rest of the region offer much to view of historical interest, as well as a well-rounded shopping scene, ranging from the low- to high-end and including a great Saturday farmers' market.

Imperial Quarter of Metz

Quarter

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The Imperial Quarter of Metz is a district of the city of Metz, in the région of Grand-Est, in eastern France, initially built between 1902 and 1914 by the government of the ruling German Wilhelmine Empire, during the period of annexation of Alsace-Lorraine.