city gates

language: de

definitions

  1. Large, fortified entrances built into the walls of a city, historically used to control access and provide defense.
    de: Stadttore
  2. The boundary or entrance point leading into a large urban area or metropolitan region.
    de: Stadteingang

examples

  1. The soldiers stood guard at the city gates to prevent any unauthorized entry.

    Die Soldaten standen an den Stadttoren Wache, um unbefugten Zutritt zu verhindern.

  2. The new highway serves as the main city gates for travelers arriving from the north.

    Die neue Autobahn dient als Haupteingang zur Stadt für Reisende aus dem Norden.