Moselle. Do you know which emblematic monument of Metz heritage reopened to the public ten years ago?

A little over ten years ago, a monument to the medieval history of Metz was reborn after fifteen months of work and reopened to the public. The German Gate, the only remaining vestige of the seventeen historic gates of Metz, reopened its doors to the public in June 2014. Funded by the City of Metz, with the help of the Region and the Department, the work had redeveloped the two north towers as well as two vaulted rooms from the 16th^e century on the ground floor.

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Dive into history

For ten years, the building has hosted exhibitions, guided tours and conferences… To celebrate this reopening, a free exhibition entitled Ten years already! is organized from the end of September until November 24 on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are two weekends left to delve into the history, architecture and restoration of this emblematic work of Metz heritage. A journey that will combine archaeology, a walk in virtual reality and a Lego® model of the door, for young and old of course!

“Do you know? Metz” can also be listened to as a podcast

Why this name?

The exhibition is the perfect opportunity to find out why the door is called that. According to the City of Metz website, the gate which spans the Seille owes its name to the adjacent street where, in 1229, the Hospitaller Brothers of Notre-Dame of the Germans obtained authorization to build a hospice. Integrated into the city's defensive works, the tower suffered serious damage during the Second World War.

The German Gate has been classified as a historic monument since 1966.