Steintor, Bernau bei Berlin

The Stone Gate is the only preserved of formerly three city gates in Bernau near Berlin.

It was built in the second half of the 15th century in late Gothic style from brick. The gate tower has four floors on a square ground plan. The gate is connected with the Hunger Tower via two battlements.

The Stone Gate has been used as a local history museum since 1882. Along with the Hangman's House, it is now one of the two locations of the Bernau Museum of Local History. The history of Bernau in the Middle Ages is presented in the stone gate with armory. Weapons, guild signs, tools and utensils are on display. In addition, the museum collection gives an insight into the Bernau history of the art of brewing. The basis of the collection was formed by weapons of Bernau citizens, which were inventoried for the first time in 1714.

As part of the Bernau city fortifications, the Stone Gate is a listed monument. The gate is considered a landmark of Bernau.