Waterpoort Tiel, Historic gate in Tiel, Netherlands
Waterpoort Tiel is a fortified stone gate in this Dutch city, now located adjacent to the Flipje & Regional Museum. The structure retains details from different periods of its existence and serves as a physical link to the medieval history of the city.
The gate was built in 1647 as part of Tiel's fortification system and marked a key entrance to the inner city. It was destroyed during the Second World War but was fully reconstructed in 1979 to match its original form.
The gate displays the original 17th-century coat of arms of Tiel, showing how the city marked its identity at key entrances. The heraldic symbols and inscriptions on the facade tell visitors about Tiel's former status and the importance placed on controlling access to the inner city.
The gate stands near the city center and is easily reached on foot. Visitors can view the exterior at any time, and additional information about its history is available at the adjacent museum.
A commemorative stone with Latin inscriptions, originally from the demolished Burense Gate, was incorporated into the structure during its 1979 reconstruction. This practice shows how older building materials were recycled to preserve historical memory.
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