Groothoofdspoort

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Groothoofdspoort, City gate at river confluence in Dordrecht, Netherlands.

The Groothoofdspoort features Gothic architecture with Renaissance facades at the meeting point of three rivers: Oude Maas, Merwede, and Noord.

Built between 1440 and 1450, the gate received substantial modifications in 1618, including new Renaissance elements and decorative sculptures.

The structure displays the Maeght van Dordrecht sculpture above its passage, surrounded by 16 shields representing Dutch cities from the Eighty Years War.

The building now houses the Bellevue Groothoofd hotel and restaurant, offering accommodations and dining options near the waterfront location.

The gate stands at Europe's most active river intersection, with its basement level constructed directly into an old dike foundation.

Location: Dordrecht

Inception: 1618

Address: Boomstraat 39

GPS coordinates: 51.81959,4.67029

Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40

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