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Nederland - Amersfoort, Koppelpoort
The Koppelpoort is a medieval gate - part of the second city wall of Amersfoort - which was built between 1380 and 1425. It combines a land and water-gate, which is unique in the Netherlands. The gate was attacked in 1427 during the siege of the city, but was repelled. The name Koppelpoort refers to an area outside the gate, which was called De Koppel. Travellers could be allowed or refused to enter through this combined gate, even if they were travelling over water. In addition, the water levels in the inner city could be regulated with it.
In the past, the city gate had to be opened and closed daily to protect the city. The gate could be set in motion by means of a treadmill. This task was performed by twelve prisoners, who were called the raddraaiers (wheel turners). The men had to walk in a large wooden wheel at the same pace to get the gate moving. It was not a harmless job; when one man got out of step, he ran the risk of falling and dragging the rest of the wheel turners. In the front of the gate a wooden extension is visible, the so-called mezenkouw (tit cage). From this cage, attackers could be harassed with hot oil or malt when they came too close to the water gate.
The Koppelpoort did get its current appearance during the restoration by well known Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers in 1885 and 1886. The latest restoration was completed in 1996. Nowadays the Koppelpoort is one of the eye catchers of Amersfoort.
In the past, the city gate had to be opened and closed daily to protect the city. The gate could be set in motion by means of a treadmill. This task was performed by twelve prisoners, who were called the raddraaiers (wheel turners). The men had to walk in a large wooden wheel at the same pace to get the gate moving. It was not a harmless job; when one man got out of step, he ran the risk of falling and dragging the rest of the wheel turners. In the front of the gate a wooden extension is visible, the so-called mezenkouw (tit cage). From this cage, attackers could be harassed with hot oil or malt when they came too close to the water gate.
The Koppelpoort did get its current appearance during the restoration by well known Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers in 1885 and 1886. The latest restoration was completed in 1996. Nowadays the Koppelpoort is one of the eye catchers of Amersfoort.
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Wünsche ein schönes Wochenende!
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
HFF, Jaap!
beau vendredi mon ami♫
HFF et bon week-end salutaire.
HFF Jaap and wish you a good weekend.
HFF and a good weekend.
HFF and enjoy your weekend
HFF and a good weekend to you
HFF and a nice weekend, Jaap!
HFF and have a nice weekend! Stay safe.
Best wishes
Füsun
HFF Best wishes
The gates and wall must have been quite a formidable sight in medieval times, but looks beautiful now!
Enjoy the rest of your day..............and have a lovely weekend.
HFF have a great weekend.
TOZ
Have a good weekend my friend.
klasse Aufnahmen und eine sehr interessante Geschichte.
Danke.
Weard
I alaways wonder how you keep things this clean and proper and how you take pictures of them without unwanted intervention of public and surprises.
Maybe you go in the early hours, this is what I do.
Thank you for the note, again.
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to J. Gafarot clubHFF und ein schönes Wochenende!
Well done.
Belated HFF, enjoy the rest of the weekend.
The work of these prisoners was like that of hamsters, and worthy of the galleys...
Great series and description, Jaap.
Happy and healthy Tuesday to you.
......wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
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