Martin city gate

The Martin city gate is one of three still existing city gates of the German city of Cochem.

## History

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The Martin city gate was built in 1352 according to an order of elector Baldwin of Luxembourg, the 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

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* Information about the Martin city gate as well as a webcam

50°08′33″N 7°10′05″E﻿ / ﻿50.1426°N 7.16817°E﻿ / 50.1426; 7.16817

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