Ancient Dutch city gate Koppelpoort in Amersfoort cover photo - 106575505

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The Netherlands, Utrecht province, city Amersfoort: the water and land gate the Koppelpoort. The river Eem leaves the inner city via the arch gate. The gate of the water consists of a tower, a corner tower and a gatehouse. The country gate consists of two towers connected by a gate arch. This historic medieval building was built at the end of the fourteenth, 14th, early fifteenth century as part of the second city wall. The gate could and can be closed by means of a double treadmill. Above the arch gate of the country gate is the Amersfoort coat of arms. This architectural showpiece is an attraction, cultural heritage, national monument and tourist attraction.

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