Amsterdamse Poort

The Amsterdamse Poort, or Amsterdam Gate, is the only one of the twelve original gates of Haarlem still in existence, representing a valuable remnant of the city’s medieval defenses. Built in 1355 as the Spaarnwouderpoort, the gate marked the eastern access point of Haarlem. During the 17th century, with the opening of the Haarlemmertrekvaart canal, […]