Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Inneres Leintor
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Inner Lein Gate
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
1. Inneres Leintor / Inner Lein Gate Marker
Hier stand das innere Leintor.
Es war Nachfolger des Brühltores,
das am Ende der 'Rossmühle'
gestanden hatte.
Es wurde erstmalig 1340 erwähnt.
Der Torturm wurde 1741
beim Brand des Leineschlosses
stark beschädigt und 1797 wegen
Baufälligkeit abgebrochen.
Inner Lein Gate
The inner Lein Gate stood here. It succeeded the Brühl Gate, which had stood at the end of the 'Rossmühle'. It was first mentioned in 1340. The gate tower was severely damaged in the fire at the Leine Palace in 1741 and demolished in 1797 because it was structurally unsound.
Erected by Landeshauptstadt Hannover. (Marker Number 97.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1340.
Location. 52° 22.256′ N, 9° 43.904′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is on Schloßstraße just east of Leibnizufer (Route L380), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schloßstraße 6, Hannover NI 30159, Germany.
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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 (here, next to this marker); Neues Tor / New Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Leibnizhaus / Leibniz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Geburtshaus von Georg Heinrich Pertz / Birthplace of Georg Heinrich Pertz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Skulpturen des Hauses der Väter / Sculptures from the 'House of the Fathers' (about 90 meters away); Historisches Museum am Hohen Ufer / Historical Museum on the Hohe Ufer (about 90 meters away); Hahn’sche Buchhandlung / Hahn Bookshop (about 90 meters away); Rosa Heinemann (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
2. Inneres Leintor / Inner Lein Gate Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2026
3. Inneres Leintor / Inner Lein Gate Marker
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 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
