Koppelpoort of Amersfoort – the Netherlands – 1400. Unique in its design, the fortified gate house has both land and water gates by which you can enter the city.
boetzie says For those wondering about the gates limited functionality, it used to have city walls on either side.
voltaire_had_a_point says Kid: Mom can we have chenonceau? Mom: no we have chenonceau at home Chenonceau at home:
DutchMitchell says I read that it isn’t original, that it was heavily stylized during a renovation by I believe Cuypers.
Causemos says Higher resolution version https://hetnieuweweb.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/amersfoort.jpg
iSjango says Grew up in Amersfoort! Didn’t realize it’s true beauty untill I got older and moved away. It’s easy to take things for granted if they’re always there
BDS1516 says
Beautiful
boetzie says
For those wondering about the gates limited functionality, it used to have city walls on either side.
redgrognard says
Yet another reason for a European tour. [thumbsup]
..now to convince the wife..
laura6279 says
OMG. It’s so beautiful. Love this one.
voltaire_had_a_point says
Kid: Mom can we have chenonceau?
Mom: no we have chenonceau at home
Chenonceau at home:
CastNoShadow1 says
Visited a few years ago, absolutely stunning in person.
DutchMitchell says
I read that it isn’t original, that it was heavily stylized during a renovation by I believe Cuypers.
Causemos says
Higher resolution version
https://hetnieuweweb.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/amersfoort.jpg
iSjango says
Grew up in Amersfoort! Didn’t realize it’s true beauty untill I got older and moved away. It’s easy to take things for granted if they’re always there
briskt says
Is this where GRRM got the idea for Gatehouse Ami?