Weesperplein

Weesperplein (1915) to Wibautstraat
left Sarphatistraat to Alexanderplein
right Sarphatistraat to Hogesluis
backwards Weesperstraat to Mr. Visserplein

city gate Weesperpoort in Amsterdam about 1850

City Gate Weesperpoort in Amsterdam


The Weesperpoort was an Amsterdam gate on the site of the current Weesperplein. The gate was built between 1661 and 1662 and was part of the fortifications of Amsterdam. The gate was demolished on 1855.