Ancient dutch city gate the Koepoort in Middelburg cover photo - 88415743

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Netherlands, Zeeland province, former island of Walcheren, city Middelburg: in the conservation area, protected cityscape, is in the street Molenwater the gate Koepoort, this is the only remaining city gate in the place and dates from the eighteenth, 18th, century, 1735. This gatehouse, in baroque archistectural style, was built by architect Jan de Munck and has sculptures by the sculptor, artist Jan Baurscheidt Pieter de Jonge. This port is a point of interest, famous landmark, cultural heritage site, national monument and tourist attraction.

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