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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.

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  1. BDS1516 says

    Beautiful

  2. boetzie says

    For those wondering about the gates limited functionality, it used to have city walls on either side.

  3. redgrognard says

    Yet another reason for a European tour. [thumbsup]

    ..now to convince the wife..

  4. laura6279 says

    OMG. It’s so beautiful. Love this one.

  5. voltaire_had_a_point says

    Kid: Mom can we have chenonceau?

    Mom: no we have chenonceau at home

    Chenonceau at home:

  6. CastNoShadow1 says

    Visited a few years ago, absolutely stunning in person.

  7. DutchMitchell says

    I read that it isn’t original, that it was heavily stylized during a renovation by I believe Cuypers.

  8. Causemos says

    Higher resolution version

    https://hetnieuweweb.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/amersfoort.jpg

  9. 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

  10. briskt says

    Is this where GRRM got the idea for Gatehouse Ami?

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