Koornmarktspoort
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Koornmarktspoort | |
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![]() Koornmarkt town gate by night | |
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General information | |
Type | City gate |
Architectural style | military fortification |
Location | Kampen, Overijssel |
Address | IJsselkade 1 |
Coordinates | 52°33′19″N 4°55′17″E / 52.55528°N 4.92139°E |
Completed | 14th century |
Owner | Gemeente Kampen |
The Koornmarktspoort is city gate in Kampen, Overijssel, the Netherlands. It was originally part of the city wall and is the oldest of the Kampen city gates.
History
[edit]The central block and gate are fourteenth century and the two towers facing the river are probably from a later date.[1] The rear of the building opens on the Koornmarkt (wheat market square), and the front faces the river IJssel.
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Dutch Rijksmonument 23445
References
[edit]- ^ Rijksmonument report