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The Leidsepoort is a former city gate in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, located on what today is Leidseplein square.

It was built in 1664 after a design by the city architect Daniël Stalpaert in 1664. It was torn down for traffic purposes in 1862.

References

  1. History of the Leidseplein on Amsterdam City Archives
  2. Information about the Leidsepoort on tourist website (on the history of the Leidseplein)

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