Waterpoort, Water gate in Sneek, Netherlands.
The Waterpoort features two octagonal towers connected by an arched passageway over a canal, with a loggia and gatekeeper quarters above the entrance point.
Built around 1492 and transformed in 1613, the gate served as part of Sneek's defensive walls, controlling access between the city and its harbor named Kolk.
The structure holds recognition as a Rijksmonument and appears on local merchandise, from clothing to vehicles, representing the identity of Sneek's community.
The clock on the Waterpoort remains set five minutes ahead, continuing a tradition from 1825 when the gate regulated nighttime access to the city.
Replicas of the Waterpoort exist in leisure parks across Asia, with versions built in both China and Japan demonstrating its architectural influence.
Location: Súdwest-Fryslân
Architects: Thomas Romein
Address: Waterpoortsgracht Nederland
GPS coordinates: 53.02917,5.65917
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:35
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