Oostpoort, South Holland Province, The Netherlands
4.5 (415 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Delft Monuments & Statues
A glimpse of the past
If you’ve ever wanted to compare Vermeer’s View of Delft with the scene today, you’ll be largely disappointed. Much has changed since the 1660s. But, if you pass through the Oostpoort and cross the bridge, you’ll get a glimpse of the past. There’s the broad canal and, beyond it, the twin towers of a gateway with its arched entrance. Whilst Vermeer’s painting is from the south, and features a different gateway, the style of the Oostpoort is largely identical. When we visited, it was raining but, surveying the scene from beneath the dripping trees, it was worth the effort.
Address
Oosteinde 80, 2611 SN Delft The Netherlands
Website
http://www.netherlands-tourism.com/oostpoort-eastern-gate-delft
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 8:37
User Ratings
4.5 based on (415 reviews)
Reviews
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4MisterJan49 5:00 PM Nov 14, 2017
Beautiful historic building, but cannot be visited inside
I live close by this historic building. Once, the city of Delft was completely walled against outside intruders (notably the Spanish troops), and had several town gates for passage. The Oostpoort (= East gate) is the last remaining example of these gates. The setting is beautiful, and it is a favorite spot for newly weds to make their wedding photo's. It is for pedestrians and cyclists also a commonly used route to the town center, so be careful as there is no sidewalk... This monument has been rented out by the municipality to a lady for 50 years in a row. On rare occasions it could be visited, because she organized concerts with medieval music in the annex room above the arches. There was room for no more than 20 people. Sadly, this lady passed away two years ago, and the place is now empy. Future plans with the Oostpoort are unknown to us. In the meantime all we can do is advise you to admire the splendor of this brick masterpiece of architecture from the outside.
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4Hizonfire 5:00 PM May 23, 2014
Photogenic
If you're coming from the Delft train station, Oostport is on the opposite side of it. Good thing Delft is compact, you can easily make the effort to walk there since it's very photogenic and if you pass through the gates, you can imagine merchants and travellers entering the town of Delft during medieval times. Upon entering, just go straight, keep the towers in front of you and follow the path and you'll be in the Markt in no time.
