Munich, Germany

Isar is the name of the river on which Munich is located. Tor is the German word for gate. So, Munich's Isartor is the gate that led to the river Isar. The gate itself is flanked by two defensive towers. The superjacent fresco tells a story that dates from the 1300s: In other words, it's irrelevant, though it does add some much-needed color. [1994]