The Vischpoort and Vischpoortstraat in Elburg.
Around 1233 Elburg received city rights and with it the possibility to build defenses. The city was walled and four wall towers were erected.
Originally, the Vischpoort was a dense defense tower of the city. In 1592, when the fortifications were expanded, a passageway was added to the gate. The 19th century saw the demolition of various parts of Elburg Fortress, but the Vischpoort remained as the only gate. However, the doors were removed from the gate.
In 1992 a restoration took place in which the gate was given two doors again.
This photo was taken on Feb. 23, 2019.
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