oostpoort+(city+gate)

= Oostpoort, also known as the East-Gate, is one of the original city gates that made up the walls around the city of Delft. Oostpoort was constructed around 1400 and is the only gate in Delft that still remains standing. This gate was once known as Saint Catherine’s gate and is now known as the oldest medieval entrance gate. The gate served as an entry into the city of Delft and a form of protection when firing shots were the walls that the gate is connected to. Today, the gate is used as an art gallery and the upper region is used as a residency. = = Oostpoort is one of the oldest sights to see in Delft and often mistaken for one of the other gates/towers that were demolished in the nineteenth century. Oostpoort was a good, hidden place to fire shots from. The large wall that the gate is connected to gave protection and from the high ceiling ground floor, you could easily fire shots. Oostpoort is best known for being the very last city gate out of the nine former ones. Oostpoort attracted many artists and inspired them to paint and draw in a new way. The gate is considered one of the most enchanting sights in the city and many visitors are drawn to its medieval appearance. = = Since Oostpoort is the last gate left in the city, it is treasured and valued. It is a very beautiful sight and to experience the sight would be magical. Just looking at the gate you can see all of the history that it holds. This would be such an amazing sight to see and to walk through a gate from the 1400s and take in the history for myself is an experience I cannot wait for. There is so much to be learned about the history behind Oostpoort and the city that it stands in. =