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The Market Gate, Elbląg, Poland

Built in the 14th century as one of nine gates in the city’s now-defunct fortifications, the building is one of the most valuable and recognizable buildings in Elbląg. The 26-meter-high Market Gate can be admired from the outside, and in the summer season (from May to September) you can also go inside. It is definitely worth doing so, as a viewing terrace was built in its upper part, from which there is a beautiful panorama of the Old Town.

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The “Rasphuis Poort” (grate house gate) is situated at Heiligeweg. In the 17th century, it led to the ‘Rasphuis’, a correctional facility for vagrants and later a reformatory for juvenile offenders.

Inhabitants were put to work grating Brazilian wood into pigment powder for paint. 🎨 🇧🇷 🪵

Built around 1️⃣6️⃣0️⃣3️⃣, the gate was the outermost of two, with the inner one long since gone. Designed by Hendrick de Keyser, its relief above the arch and columns depicts a cart loaded with Brazilian wood, pulled by lions, bears, wild boars, and tigers.🐯 🐻 🐗 🐯

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“Huis met de ooievaar” (house with the stork).

You’ll find this red brick national monument on the corner at the intersection of Prinsengracht and Reguliersgracht. 🧱 🏠

The bell gabled canal house features a façade stone depicting a stork, as a midwife once operated there in the 17th century. 👩🏻‍🍼

Another notable detail is the sundial on the façade. 🌞

With its charming architecture and storytelling details, this house remains a beautiful example of Amsterdam’s canal heritage. 🧡


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