Amsterdamse Poort, Medieval city gate in Haarlem, Netherlands.
The Amsterdamse Poort features thick stone walls, twin towers, and Gothic architectural elements at the eastern entrance of the city along the Spaarne River.
Built in 1355 as the Spaarnwouder Gate, this structure gained its current name in 1631 after the completion of the Haarlemmertrekvaart canal to Amsterdam.
The gate remains a testament to medieval Dutch fortification techniques, displaying the engineering capabilities and defensive priorities of 14th-century urban planning.
Visitors can reach the gate by walking six minutes south from the Molen de Adriaan windmill, following the eastern bank of the Spaarne River.
This fortification stands as the sole survivor among twelve original city gates that once protected medieval Haarlem from external threats.
Location: Haarlem
Inception: 1355
Address: Amsterdamse of Spaarwouderpoort 2011BZ
GPS coordinates: 52.38062,4.64646
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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