'Mascaron', Nauener Tor, Potsdam, DE

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Phone Scan: 57 photos from Honor 8 smartphone successfully processed in Agisoft PhotoScan. Nauener Tor, a preserved gate of Potsdam, Germany, stands out as the first example of English Gothic Revival architecture's influence on Continental Europe. Built in 1755, this iconic structure was designed by architect Johann Gottfried Büring based on a sketch by Frederick II. Initially constructed around 1720 about 400 meters away from its current site, the Nauener Tor underwent significant changes over time. The first gate built near the current location dates back to 1733, while the second gate at this site was later demolished in favor of the present structure. The architect's vision brought a fresh perspective to European architecture, marking a distinct departure from traditional styles prevalent during that era. Located in Potsdam, Germany, Nauener Tor is one of the three remaining gates from its original city wall, which once connected it to the Jägertor and Brandenburg Gate.