Gates of Munich

thumb|260px|The Siegestor in Munich (2013)

thumb|220px|Isartor (2012) thumb|150px|Isartor in 1939 with the tram passing through it thumb|220px|Partially destroyed Isartor in June 1945 The Isartor at the Isartorplatz in Munich is one of four main gates of the medieval city wall. It served as a fortification for the defence and is the most easterly of Munich's three remaining gothic town gates (Isartor, Sendlinger Tor and Karlstor). The gate (German: Tor) is located close to the Isar and was named after the river.

gate tower in Munich

thumb|Medieval Neuhauser Tor, complete with moats, barbican and bridges thumb|Modern Karlstor by day, view outbound towards Karlsplatz (Stachus)|Karlsplatz thumb|Modern Karlstor by night, view inbound towards Neuhauser Straße pedestrian zone Karlstor in Munich (called Neuhauser Tor until 1791) is a medieval city gate, which served as a defensive fortification and a checkpoint.

city gate in Munich, Germany

museal space in the Kunstareal in Munich