Town Fortification Ober-Ingelheim-Uffhub Gate

The origins of Ober-Ingelheim's town fortification date back to the 14th to 15th centuries, with the Uffhubtor being the youngest element, built in the 14th century. It originally served as an access gate from the direction of Mainz. The entire fortification, consisting of a ring wall with 16 towers and seven gates, protected the noble estates in the town. In the 19th century, the fortification gradually lost its importance, especially due to new road breakthroughs. The Uffhubtor fell into disrepair but was acquired by a citizen around 1900 and later returned to the possession of the city. A renovation took place in 2009, and since 2007, the gate has been closed to car traffic.