Naarden in Gooise Meren, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
De Utrechtse Poort
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The Utrecht Gate
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022
1. De Utrechtse Poort / The Utrecht Gate Marker
De Utrechtse poort werd in 1683 gebouwd als onderdeel van de uitbreiding volgens het Nieuw-Nederlandse vestingstelsel en is in 1877 min of meer totaal vernieuwd. Van de twee oorspronkelijke toegangspoorten tot de vesting, de Utrechtse en de Amsterdamse poort, is alleen de Utrechtse poort bewaard gebleven. In de wachtlokalen aan weerszijden van de poort zaten de poortwachters.
The Utrecht gate was built in 1683 as part of the extension according to the New Netherlands fortification system, and by 1877 had more or less been totally renovated. Of the two original gateways to the fortress, the Utrecht and the Amsterdam gates, only the Utrecht gate has been preserved. In the waiting rooms on both sides of the gate sat the gatekeepers.
Erected by The ANWB.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 52° 17.715′ N, 5° 9.935′ E. Marker is in Naarden, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Gooise Meren. It is on Ruijsdaelplein, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stadhuis / City Hall (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); De Promerskazerne / Promers Barracks (about 150 meters away); Replica van Stadspomp / City Water Pump Replica (about 150 meters away); Oude Stadehuis / Old City Hall - Marktstraat 22 Naarden (about 150 meters away); Het Spaanse Huis / The Spanish House (about 210 meters away); Kogel / Cannonball (about 210 meters away); Weeshuiskazerne / Orphanage Barracks (about 240 meters away); Comeniusmausoleum / Waalse Kapel Comenius Mausoleum and Walloon Chapel (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naarden.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022
2. De Utrechtse Poort / The Utrecht Gate Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here in a small recess at the southern end of the gate complex.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022
3. The Utrecht Gate
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022
4. The Utrecht Gate - east side, leading into Naarden
Uitg. Mars Messie (courtesy of Trinity College, Watkinson Library), circa 1910
5. Naarden Utrechtse Poort en Comeniusmonument
Postcard view of the Utrecht Gate and Comenius monument. Note that although the town does have at least two monuments to Comenius, this particular monument is no longer at this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
