# Karlstor

Munich, Germany

Munich's western medieval gate, first recorded in 1302 as the Neuhauser Tor and renamed in 1791 for Elector Karl Theodor. Its central tower was lost to a gunpowder explosion in 1857; the two surviving towers now frame the busy Karlsplatz, known locally as Stachus.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Karlstor, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 48.13901, 11.56677

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