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Sternberg town wall with mill gate

Sternberg town wall with mill gate
The town wall with mill gate in Sternberg surrounded the old town of Sternberg in the Middle Ages. The town wall and the town gates were destroyed in 1629 during the Thirty Years' War and rebuilt in their current form in 1839. While there were originally four town gates, only this mill gate with its entrance and exit still exists today. A staircase in the ramparts leads to the mill gate. The gate, built in late Gothic style, was extensively renovated in 1998. In November 2007, a lighting system was put into operation following extensive renovation of the rampart wall.

Stadtmauer mit Mühlentor Sternberg - history in the middle of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The Sternberg town wall with mill gate is one of the most remarkable historical remains in the Baltic Sea region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. In the Middle Ages, the town wall surrounded the entire old town of Sternberg and originally protected it with four town gates. Today, the mill gate is the only surviving one of these gates and is therefore an important testimony to the town's history.

From the 30 Years' War to renovation - the history of the Mühlentor

In 1629, the city wall and city gates were destroyed during the Thirty Years' War. The mill gate was rebuilt in its current form in 1839. The gate, built in late Gothic style, was extensively renovated in 1998. A staircase in the rampart leads up to the gate, which is still accessible today with its characteristic up and down stairs. In November 2007, the renovated rampart wall was also fitted with a modern lighting system, which effectively highlights the historic structure in the evening.

Sternberg as an excursion destination in the Baltic Sea region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Sternberg is located in inland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and can be easily combined with a visit to the nearby Baltic Sea towns. The town is easy to reach from Wismar, Rostock or Schwerin. Anyone traveling to coastal regions such as Fischland-Darß-Zingst, Rügen or Usedom can plan Sternberg as a cultural stopover and thus combine the nature and history of the region.