History of The City Gate
The Graach gate was built in 1300 as part of a town wall protecting the town of Bernkastel against foreign aggression. In 1689 it was partly destroyed by French troops under Louis XIV of France.
At the beginning of the 18th century the gate was reconstructed and from 1714 was used as a prison. Later on it became a hostel for the homeless.
Since 2002 the gate has been a museum of local history.
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