The Last German Gate of Metz

Of the 19 gates dating back to the 13th century, only one remains

A view of the Porte des Allemands or the German Gate [All the photographs are owned by the author. Not to be used without permission]

Located in the Lorraine region in northeast France, Metz boasts an eclectic history dating back a few thousand years. From being a fortified settlement housing major Celtic groups, including the Gauls, to being referred to as Divodurum, or the town at the holy mountain, during the Roman era, the city…