Festung Königsberg - Königstor
This fortified city gate was part of Königsberg fortress and was heavily damaged by Soviet artillery fire during the battle of Königsberg in 1945. The three statues above the gates were decapitated by celebrating Soviet soldiers. The gate and statues were renovated after the war.
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- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Cees van Esch
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