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Nederland - Amersfoort, Koppelpoort

The Koppelpoort is a medieval gate - part of the second city wall of Amersfoort - which was built between 1380 and 1425. It combines a land and water-gate, which is unique in the Netherlands. The gate was attacked in 1427 during the siege of the city, but was repelled. The name Koppelpoort refers to an area outside the gate, which was called De Koppel. Travellers could be allowed or refused to enter through this combined gate, even if they were travelling over water. In addition, the water levels in the inner city could be regulated with it.

The Koppelpoort did get its current appearance during the restoration by well known Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers in 1885 and 1886. The latest restoration was completed in 1996. Nowadays the Koppelpoort is one of the eye catchers of Amersfoort.
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38 comments

Nouchetdu38 said:

Nice trip into the Middle-Age********
3 weeks ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images de ce très beau château !
HFF Jaap
3 weeks ago ( translate )

sunlight said:

Eine sehr schöne Seie von diesem alten Schloss!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Jean-louis Thiaudier… said:

Belle architecture !!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Mecklenburg-Foto (Re… said:

Dieses beeindruckende Stadttor verdient es, genau angesehen zu werden. Danke für die schöne Gesamtansicht und die Detailaufnahmen!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Andrea Allasio said:

Impressive series of photo ! HFF
3 weeks ago ( translate )

cammino said:

Ein wahrer Blickfang!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

LotharW said:

...und wieder mal eine schöne Serie, mit tollen Informationen HFF, Jaap!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

A highly interestimg series- HFF and a good weekend!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the wildflowers in the foreground. All the best, Joe
3 weeks ago

Julien Rappaport said:

Belle et intéressante série sur ce château .
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

Je suis épaté par tes découverte c'est superbe merci pour l'info bonne journée.
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

Fantastic looking architecture. HFF, wish you a fine weekend, Jaap !
3 weeks ago

Günter Klaus said:

Das ist ja echt ein schöner Ort,wo dieses Bauwerk steht lieber Jaap,klasse hast gezeigt du es aus verschiedenen Ansichten :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 weeks ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A great series and interesting information, Jaap. HFF and have a good weekend.
3 weeks ago