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The Waterpoort or Hoogendster Pijp is a water gate, a gate in a defensive wall that connects a city to a waterway. It is situated in Sneek, the Netherlands.
In the 15th and 16th century, a defensive wall had been built around Sneek. The city lay on the important trade route between Leeuwarden and Stavoren, from which the rich western parts of the Netherlands (now North Holland and South Holland) could be reached. To facilitate this trade, a new harbour called the "Kolk" was built to the southwest of the city and in 1613 the Waterpoort was erected to connect city and harbour. It formed part of the city walls, but when large parts of these were demolished in the early 18th century, it was decided to leave the Waterpoort intact.
The style of the gate, now the symbol of Sneek, can be described as Manierist. It is unclear who designed it, but names suggested include those of Thomas Berentsz. and Jacob Lous. Above the gate itself, which originally would have had wooden fences, is a loggia (gallery) and above that are what were the quarters of the gatekeeper. On each side is an octagonal tower.
The Waterpoort is a water gate, situated in Sneek, the Netherlands.
In the 15th and 16th century, a defensive wall had been built around Sneek. The city lay on the important trade route between Leeuwarden and Stavoren. In 1613 the Waterpoort was erected to connect city and harbour.
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De Waterpoort is een poort, gelegen in Sneek. In de 15e en 16e eeuw was rond Sneek een verdedigingsmuur gebouwd. De stad lag aan de belangrijke handelsroute tussen Leeuwarden en Stavoren. In 1613 werd de Waterpoort gebouwd om stad en haven met elkaar te verbinden.
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De waterpoort is waarschijnlijk rond 1492 gebouwd, tegelijkertijd met de stadswal rond de stad.
In 1613 werd de poort verbouwd tot sierpoort omdat deze geen militaire functie meer had. Vanaf dat moment heeft de poort in hoofdlijnen haar huidige uiterlijk. De architect is overigens onbekend. In 1757 volgde een grondige verbouwing.
In 1785 kreeg de poort een wachterswoning. Het middengedeelte had nu een sterk 18de-eeuws uiterlijk. Vanaf 1825 werd de stad 's nachts niet meer afgesloten, waardoor de poort definitief haar functie verloor.
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The water gate was probably built around 1492, at the same time as the city wall around the city.
In 1613 the gate was converted into an ornamental gate because it no longer had a military function. From that moment on, the gate basically has its current appearance. The architect is also unknown. A thorough renovation followed in 1757.
In 1785 the gate was given a guard house. The middle section now had a strong 18th-century appearance. From 1825, the city was no longer closed at night, so that the gate definitively lost its function.
Die Waterpoort in Sneek, Niederlande, ist eines der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen der Stadt. Hier ist eine kurze Geschichte und einige Details zu diesem architektonischen Juwel:
Geschichte der Waterpoort
Die Waterpoort (Wassertor) wurde 1613 als Teil der Stadtbefestigung errichtet.
Ursprünglich diente sie als Tor in der Stadtmauer und ermöglichte den Zugang zur Stadt Sneek über das Wasser. Sneek war damals ein bedeutendes Handels- und Schifffahrtszentrum in Friesland.
Das Tor ist ein klassisches Beispiel der niederländischen Renaissance-Architektur mit zwei achteckigen Türmen, die durch einen Bogen über dem Wasser verbunden sind.
Das charakteristische Design vereint sowohl defensive als auch dekorative Elemente und symbolisiert den Reichtum und die Bedeutung von Sneek während seines goldenen Handelszeitalters.
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The Waterpoort in Sneek, Netherlands, is one of the most iconic landmarks of the city. Here's a brief history and details about this architectural gem:
History of the Waterpoort
The Waterpoort (Water Gate) was built in 1613 as part of the city's defenses.
Originally, it served as a gate in the city wall, allowing access by water to Sneek, an important trading and shipping center in Friesland.
The gate is a classic example of Dutch Renaissance architecture, featuring two octagonal towers connected by an arch over the water.
Its distinctive design reflects both defensive and decorative elements, symbolizing the wealth and importance of Sneek during its golden age of trade. (Quelle/source: Internet)
The Waterpoort is a water gate, situated in Sneek, the Netherlands.
In the 15th and 16th century, a defensive wall had been built around Sneek. The city lay on the important trade route between Leeuwarden and Stavoren. In 1613 the Waterpoort was erected to connect city and harbour (mirrored).
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De Waterpoort is een poort, gelegen in Sneek. In de 15e en 16e eeuw was rond Sneek een verdedigingsmuur gebouwd. De stad lag aan de belangrijke handelsroute tussen Leeuwarden en Stavoren. In 1613 werd de Waterpoort gebouwd om stad en haven met elkaar te verbinden. De originele foto kun je hier zien:
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Meer: Waterpoort-Wikipedia
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The water tower in Sneek was designed by architect G. Halbertsma and built in 1908 in a Neo-Renaissance style. The tower is a municipal monument. The water tower has a height of 44 meters and is currently used as an office.
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De watertoren in Sneek is ontworpen door architect G. Halbertsma en gebouwd in 1908 in een neorenaissance-stijl. De toren is een gemeentelijk monument. De watertoren heeft een hoogte van 44 meter en wordt momenteel gebruikt als kantoor.
Ein Wahrzeichen von Sneek/NL ist das schöne Waterpoort mit seiner Spiegelung auf dem Wasser des Kanals / A landmark of Sneek/NL is the beautiful Waterpoort with its reflection on the mirror of water
Das Waterpoort in Sneek/NL an einem eher grauen, regnerischen Nachmittag / The Sneek/NL Waterpoort on a grayish, rainy afternoon
Do you have a piece of clothing with the sign of Gaastra on it? When you are standing on that bridge, you see this view. Beautiful in reflection.
Evening blue hour at one of the iconic buildings in the northern part of the Netherlands, in the province of Friesland. This gate was built in the 15-16C as part of the defence wall around the city, but with an opening to let water through.
Sorry for he lack of uploads lately. I’ve just been quite busy with school and other stuff too (rather not get into it). But anyway I though I give you a peek sneek into a build I’ve been working on for quite some time, hope ya like it!
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De Sneker Waterpoort bestaat uit twee achtkantige torens, met daartussen een brug over de vaarroute tussen de De Kolk en de Stadsgracht aan het stadscentrum, en boven de brug een poortwachterswoning. Sneek had nog vier andere waterpoorten en twee landpoorten, die alle zijn gesloopt. De Waterpoort bleef over en is tegenwoordig het symbool van Sneek.
De waterpoort is waarschijnlijk rond 1492 gebouwd, tegelijkertijd met de stadswal rond de stad en diende om de toegang over water naar de stad af te sluiten. In 1613 werd de poort verbouwd tot sierpoort omdat deze geen militaire functie meer had. Vanaf dat moment heeft de poort in hoofdlijnen haar huidige uiterlijk.
Bron: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterpoort_(Sneek)
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The Waterpoort of Sneek consists of two octagonal towers, with a bridge between them over the shipping route between the De Kolk and the Stadsgracht in the city centre, and a gatekeeper's house above the bridge. Sneek had four other water gates and two land gates, all of which have been demolished. The Waterpoort remained and is nowadays the symbol of Sneek.
The water gate was probably built around 1492, at the same time as the city wall and served to close off the water access to the city. In 1613 the gate was converted into an ornamental gate because it no longer had a military function. From that moment on, the gate has basically taken on its current appearance.
Een van de mooiste waterpoorten die Nederland rijk is.....
With all due respect please do not Arward and Banners for me, it contributes nothing and I prefer a fave or a comment, both is also warmly appreciated.....:-))
Een van de mooiste waterpoorten die Nederland rijk is.....
With all due respect please do not Arward and Banners for me, it contributes nothing and I prefer a fave or a comment, both is also warmly appreciated.....:-))
First I´d like to thank you for all the comments and favs on "the edge of reality", but I also want to say sorry cause I´ve been off for quite a while.
Currently I´m really busy with the preparations of my very first exhibition and I hardly find the time to go online or process new shots.
I´m so stocked that I can finally show my work to my "neighbourhood" and so curious about the feedback.
This is probably one of the funkier perspectives I´ve chosen for a landscape photo. I hope you guys like what you see!
A lovely morning to you!