Koornmarktspoort
The Koornmarktspoort is city gate in Kampen, Overijssel, the Netherlands. It was originally part of the city wall and is the oldest of the Kampen city gates.
| Koornmarktspoort | |
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 Koornmarkt town gate by night | |
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| General information | |
| Type | City gate |
| Architectural style | military fortification |
| Location | Kampen, Overijssel |
| Address | IJsselkade 1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Completed | 14th century |
| Owner | Gemeente Kampen |
History
The central block and gate are fourteenth century and the two towers facing the river are probably from a later date.[1] The rear of the building opens on the Koornmarkt (wheat market square), and the front faces the river IJssel.
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Dutch Rijksmonument 23445 |
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