The Heroes' Gate (Hősök kapuja) is the ceremonial gateway into Kőszeg's inner old town, built in 1932 to mark the 400th anniversary of the 1532 siege. It stands at the entrance to the street leading from the main square to the castle, incorporating an older medieval tower into its design. The gate is decorated with relief carvings depicting scenes from the siege and is inscribed with the names of the defenders. Walking through it sets the tone for the castle visit beyond — this is a town that has not forgotten what happened here.