Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Neues Tor
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New Gate
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
1. Neues Tor / New Gate Marker
Die Toranlage, von der nur noch diese vier Pfeiler erhalten sind, wurde [Jahreszahl unleserlich] vom hannoverschen Architekten Ernst Ebeling (1804 - 1851) zunächst auf der Waterloostraße erbaut. Die Sandsteinpfeiler – die beiden inneren mit markanten altgriechischen Hoplitenhelmen dekoriert – waren Teil eines Ensembles, zu dem zwei flankierende Wachhäuser gehörten. Das östliche wurde 1895, das westliche um 1960 abgerissen. Die verbliebenen Torpfeiler wurden 1961 an den jetzigen Standort versetzt. Hier markiert das Neue Tor den ungefähren Ort des spätmittelalterlichen Leintors.
Das Neue Tor mit Wachhäusern, Fotografie 1890
These remains of a gate were first erected by Hannover architect Ernst Ebeling (1804 to 1851) on Waterloostraße. The four sandstone pillars formed part of an ensemble and were flanked by two guardhouses. The east guardhouse was demolished in 1895 and the west one around 1960. The remaining gateposts were moved to this position in 1961 and approximately mark the spot of the late medieval Lein Gate.
The New Gate with guardhouses, photograph from 1890.
Erected by Landeshauptstadt Hannover. (Marker Number 50.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 52° 22.257′ N, 9° 43.881′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Schloßstraße and Leibnizufer (Route L380), on the left when traveling east on Schloßstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schloßstraße
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Inneres Leintor / Inner Leine Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Inneres Leintor / Inner Lein Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Leibnizhaus / Leibniz House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Historisches Museum am Hohen Ufer / Historical Museum on the Hohe Ufer (about 90 meters away); Geburtshaus von Georg Heinrich Pertz / Birthplace of Georg Heinrich Pertz (about 120 meters away); Skulpturen des Hauses der Väter / Sculptures from the 'House of the Fathers' (about 120 meters away); Rosa Heinemann (about 120 meters away); Max Moses Heinemann (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
2. Neues Tor / New Gate Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
3. Neues Tor / New Gate Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
4. Neues Tor / New Gate Marker
Reverse view.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
