Harderwijk received city rights in 1231 fromm Count Otto II of Guelders. A defensive wall surrounding the city was completed by the end of that century.
Particularly along the west side of the town much of the wall still exists, although often not in entirely original form.
This also goes for the only remaining city gate the "Vischpoort".
Another small gate to reach the city.
Does Vischpoort the same thing as Fish Gate? If so, I'm thinking there were a number of medieval walled towns that had similar entrances maybe for the fishmongers. Ooo! I think I can smell the fish coming now. :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI can see the carts being pushed through that opening - beautiful - I just cannot imagine how long it would take to do each of those bricks. Exhausting work I would think. Nice captures my friend.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNow there's a view! Very lovely.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLovely old walls. It's great that they have been saved.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThey did really nice brickwork way back then. Beautiful.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe brickwork on this wall is awesome...imagine the man hours, Marianne. Great job!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe structure stands out beautifully!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe wall has stood watch for many centuries. Imagine the things it has seen!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOne can only ponder about those medieval times when citizens remained protected and safe within these huge walled that embraced them.
Hugs,
Mariette
Fabulous that such long parts of this wall survived through ages .So moving and interesting for us to see it today !
BeantwoordenVerwijderenPrachtig dat dit bewaard is gebleven, bijzonder!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt is wonderful that parts of it still exist, especially the gates. I really like those arches.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenPrachtige muren Ik ben een keer naar het dolfinarium in Harderwijk geweest maar kan me er verder niet veel van herinneren. Mooie plaats
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat is a massive and sturdy wall; bet it cannot be breached!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDat is een prachtige stadspoort.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGroetjes,
Filip