Groothoofdspoort
Groothoofdspoort | |
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General information | |
Type | City Gate |
Architectural style | Renaissance |
Location | Dordrecht |
Address | Boomstraat 39, 3300AA Dordrecht |
Coordinates | 51°49′10″N 4°40′13″E / 51.81944°N 4.67028°E |
Completed | 15th century (facades 1618, tower 1692) |
Renovated | 1975 |
The Groothoofdspoort is a former city gate in Dordrecht that is located at the point where three rivers meet; the Merwede, the Oude Maas, and the Noord.
History
The building was designed in the 14th century and was originally built with gothic details. The facades were built in 1618 and the tower was added in 1692. The relief above the doorway facing the river was designed by
The roof was replaced by a tower in 1692 and contains a bell by H.Meurs.[1]
The current occupant "Bellevue Groothoofd hotel culinair", a hotel restaurant in the "Groothoofd" block of buildings including the gate, and where Dordrecht residents can arrange to be wed in the old gate building, claims that the "Hotel Belle Vue" building next to the gate was first mentioned in city documents in 1817.[2]