Eastern Gate

The Oostpoort is a city gate in Delft with two tall brick towers connected by an arched passage that once spanned a water canal via a drawbridge. The structure displays Brick Gothic features with substantial side walls and medieval stonework that defines the original fortification.

The gate was built around 1400 and remains the last surviving entrance of the original city walls that protected Delft during the Middle Ages. It has endured through the centuries as a witness to medieval defensive structures and marks the eastern boundary of the old town.

The gate carries the name Oostpoort, meaning East Gate, and shapes the townscape with its two massive brick walls that frame daily passage. Locals and visitors walk beneath the arched passage as part of the regular route through the old town.

Access to the gate is straightforward on foot from Delft town center, and the surroundings offer several restaurants and cafes for a break. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when good light highlights the brick facade.

Inside the medieval structure today are an art gallery and residential apartments, giving the old gate a modern function. This conversion shows how historical buildings continue to live and serve new roles in the contemporary city.

Location: Delft

Inception: 1400

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Made from material: brick

Address: Oostpoort

GPS coordinates: 52.01117,4.36809

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09