Obertor

The Obertor in Neuss is the city's last surviving medieval city gate and dates back to the 13th century. Of the six fortified gates that originally stood here, it is the only one to have survived the centuries intact. Historically, it controlled the important trade route to Cologne and was the setting for significant events such as the siege by Charles the Bold. Today, the structure houses the medieval city history department of the Clemens-Sels-Museum. You can visit the listed historic monument right next to Oberstraße and gain an insight into the rich history of the city wall and its defenses.