Vischpoort, Medieval city gate and lighthouse in Elburg, Netherlands
The Vischpoort is a rectangular brick gate that protected Elburg by the sea, featuring a plastered facade facing the town and a tooth frieze above the passage on the water side. The upper level was added later to expand the structure for defense and control.
The gate was built in the late 14th century and was one of five gates defending Elburg. The upper level was added in the following century to strengthen the fortifications.
The structure now houses the Historical Society Herderewich, preserving local heritage and maintaining the memory of the region's maritime past.
The gate is best accessed during guided city walks offered at specific times. It is recommended to check schedules in advance to ensure you can visit the interior spaces.
The gate features original door hinges that were rediscovered in Achterhoek centuries later, after being moved to Zutphen in 1715. These hinges show how parts of the gate were dispersed over time and later traced back.
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