Vischpoort
Elburg, Netherlands
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The Vischpoort, built in 1592, is a dual-purpose structure in Elburg, Netherlands, serving simultaneously as a city gate and lighthouse. This combination of defensive and navigational functions reflects the town's historical importance as a port settlement, where the structure would have controlled access to the walled city while guiding vessels on the water.
- Built
- Type
- lighthouse, city gate
- Place
- Elburg, Netherlands
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