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Gevangenpoort, Bergen op Zoom

#3 among attractions in Bergen op Zoom

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The Gevangenpoort in Bergen op Zoom is the oldest monument in the city. The gate dates from the 14th century and is one of the surviving examples of city gates as found in Dutch cities in the Middle Ages. It is the only city gate left in Bergen op Zoom, and a national monument.

Coordinates: 51°29'43"N, 4°16'56"E
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Gevangenpoort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gertrudiskerk, Markiezenhof, Ravelijn op den Zoom, Midgetgolf Meilust.

  • gertrudiskerk bergen op zoom~1380 ftE
    Sacred and religious sites, Church

    Gertrudiskerk, Bergen op Zoom

    7 min walk • The Gertrudiskerk is a church approachable from the large market in the center of Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. The towers of the church are called "pepper plant towers". An old legend says Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, abbess of the abbey in Nivelles, founded the church in 654.

  • markiezenhof bergen op zoom~790 ftE
    Library, Historical place, Museum

    Markiezenhof, Bergen op Zoom

    4 min walk • The Markiezenhof is a late Gothic city palace in the city of Bergen op Zoom, in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It was the residence of the Lords and later the Marquises of Bergen op Zoom. The building hosts exhibitions and events.

  • ravelijn op den zoom bergen op zoom0.5 miNE
    51°29'55"N • 4°17'28"E

    Ravelijn op den Zoom, Bergen op Zoom

    12 min walk • City wall

  • midgetgolf meilust bergen op zoom0.7 miNE
    51°30'18"N • 4°17'22"E

    Midgetgolf Meilust, Bergen op Zoom

    19 min walk • Golf

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Which popular attractions are close to Gevangenpoort?

Nearby attractions include Markiezenhof, Bergen op Zoom (4 min walk), Gertrudiskerk, Bergen op Zoom (7 min walk), Ravelijn op den Zoom, Bergen op Zoom (12 min walk).

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