Sassenpoort, Overijssel Province, The Netherlands
4.0 (204 reviews) Thursday: Spent Ranking #2 in Zwolle Monuments & Statues
Watching over Zwolle city since 1406
The Sassenpoort (English: Sassen gate) is a gatehouse in the citywall of Zwolle, Netherlands. It was built in 1409 out of dimension stone, mostly trachyte and tuff, and restoration work was done in 1893-1898. The gatehouse is a 'rijksmonument' and is part of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites.[1]
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Sassenstraat 53, 8011 PB Zwolle The Netherlands
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Website
http://www.sassenpoortzwolle.nl/
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Wednesday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Friday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Thursday, May 16, 2024, 0:44
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4.0 based on (204 reviews)
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5Rachel_Syd 5:00 PM Feb 7, 2023
Striking medieval tower with interesting exhibits
The Sassenport is a striking medieval tower dating back to 1409. It is one of the remaining parts of the mostly destroyed city walls. At certain times the Sassenport is open to climb. It has four small floors worth of interesting exhibits along the way up, and visitors are provided with a flyer pointing out the most interesting features of the building. On the top floor you can catch a glimpse of the clock mechanisms and swinging pendulum. (The clock dates to the early 1700s.) I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a visit to anyone who was visiting the region and it's certainly a must-see while in Zwolle.
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4FionaL_11 5:00 PM Dec 20, 2019
Fairytale city gate
Really attractive landmark dating from 1409 in the beautiful city of Zwolle. Not open every day, so will have to return to look inside.
