Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Guldenbergspoortje
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“Guldenbergs Gate”
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2026
1. Guldenbergspoortje / Guldenbergs Gate Marker
Laatste restant van het voormalige Karmelietenklooster, dat op deze plaats in 1249 werd gesticht en bijna het gehele bouwblok omvatte. Sinds de Reformatie, eind 16de eeuw, gehele kloostercomplex geleidelijk verbouwd tot woningen.
“Guldenbergs Gate”
Last remaining part of the former Carmelite monastery, which was founded on this site in 1249 and comprised almost the entire city block. Since the Reformation, in the late 16th century, the entire monastery complex has been gradually converted into residences.
Erected by the ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1249.
Location. 52° 22.837′ N, 4° 38.132′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is at the intersection of Grote Houtstraat and Paarlaarsteeg, on the right when traveling north on Grote Houtstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grote Houtstraat 09, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 SB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vleeshal / Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' / Hofje "In the Green Garden" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Huis Van Schagen / The Van Schagen Building (about 90 meters away); Stadhuis / City Hall (about 90 meters away); May 8 1945 / 8 Mei 1945 (about 90 meters away); Vishal / "Fish Hall" (about 90 meters away); Langt Vlaamse Wegen - Haarlem / Along Flemish Paths in Haarlem (about 90 meters away); Samuel Ampzing (1590-1632) (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
Also see . . . Guldenbergspoort (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
The Guldenbergspoort at Grote Houtstraat 9 in Haarlem was the gateway to the former Carmelite monastery, which existed from 1249 to 1578. The monastery complex largely covered an area the size of the city block bounded by Grote Houtstraat, Anegang, Warmoesstraat and Spekstraat. On the corner of Spekstraat and Warmoesstraat stood the "Oude Vleeschhal", which was not part of the monastery complex.(Submitted on September 4, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2026
2. Guldenbergspoortje / “Guldenbergs Gate” Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just above and to the left of the doorway in the center of the picture.
courtesy Noord-Hollands Archief (Inventaris 46120)
3. Sketch of the monastery and map
Based on a 1578 map of Haarlem by Thomas Thomaszoon. The marker site is on Houtstraat, about 2/3 óf the way up (street on the left in either illustration).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
