Zijlpoort

Zijlpoort is a in , . The gate was built in 1667 in the classical style according to a design by the Leiden architect Willem van der Helm and with sculpture by Rombout Verhulst.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Zijlpoortsbrug and Begraafplaats Zijlpoort.

Bridge
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is a bridge.

Cemetery
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is a cemetery.

Park
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is situated 150 metres south of Zijlpoort.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Leiden and Binnenstad.

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is easily one of the most enchanting cities in the . It's home to the oldest university in the country, the birthplace of Rembrandt and breeding ground for ground-breaking science and Nobel laureates for centuries.

Quarter
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is a quarter.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Zijlpoort

Latitude
52.16172° or 52° 9′ 42″ north
Longitude
4.50419° or 4° 30′ 15″ east
Inception
1667
Open location code
9F465G63+MM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 513710072
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­city_gate
Wiki­data ID
Q2326072
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to German—“Zijlpoort” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Zijlpoort”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “زيجلبورت”
  • German: “Zijlpoort (Leiden)”

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Highlights include Visbrasserie de Poort and Loviumbrug.

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