Town Fortification Goch-Steintor

The origins of Goch's city fortifications have evidence of ramparts in 1341 and city walls in 1366. The Steintor itself was first mentioned in a document in 1371. The other three city gates – the Frauentor, Mühlentor, and Voßtor, which were demolished in the early 19th century – originated in the second half of the 14th century. In the 19th century, the gate served as a prison. After a partial collapse of the southern central section on October 24, 1919, it was restored thanks to the commitment of Johann Klein.