Martins-Viertel in Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe
Martinspförtchen
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St. Martin’s Little Gateway
Photographed by James Hulse
1. Martinspförtchen / St. Martin’s Little Gateway Marker
Gotischer Bogen. Ehemals im Haus Alter Markt 24 (Em Hanen, A. D. 1215). Aufgefunden bei Wiederaufbauarbeiten. Als Ersatz für das im Krieg zerstörte Durchgangstor 1957 an diese Stelle versetzt.
St. Martin’s Little Gateway
A Gothic arch formerly located in the house at Alter Markt 24, known as “Em Hanen,” dating from 1215 AD. It was discovered during reconstruction work. In 1957, it was moved here to replace the passageway gate destroyed during the war.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 50° 56.308′ N, 6° 57.623′ E. Marker is in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia). It is in Martins-Viertel. It can be reached from the intersection of Alter Markt and Martinspförtchen, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Alter Markt 36-42, Köln HE 50667, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kaiser Friedrich III. (within shouting distance of this marker); Historisches Rathaus / Historical Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); „Schmitz-Säule“ / “Schmitz Column” (within shouting distance of this marker); Groß St. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); Peters Brauhaus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Praetorium (about 120 meters away); Robert Blum (about 120 meters away); Stapelhaus / Staple House (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Köln.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
2. Martinspförtchen / St. Martin’s Little Gateway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
