oostpoort

这是代尔夫特东部的唯一现存的城门，15世纪的建筑。昔日代尔夫特有不少城门，在维米尔的画里也能看到。我们到了代尔夫特，入住酒店后休息了一会儿，时间已到7点，但是天还亮，就去看东门。东门带着两个尖塔，门外有白色吊桥，从城外运河畔看到的风景真能上画。这里是城里绿色很多的一个角落，是很好的散步的地方。我们离开这儿后，去看了维米尔画的《代尔夫特一景》的场景。新教堂的高塔、运河的位置关系与画中的情形一样。可他画里有的以前的城门都不存在了，气氛大不一样，只有在东门附近感觉到那种气氛。

Get an impression how the city was surounded by walls to protect its citizens. scenic view over the canal, very often fotographed at weddings due to his beauty.

The old Portal was completely restored and is really worth the walk from the Markt. A bit out of the way, but it is like 10 minutes walk.

The east gate of Delft looks like a castle and the surroundings are just as beautiful. Absolutely recommend to check out this picturesque quiet city! :-)

You can almost see Vermeer sitting on the south bank painting his famous picture. Well, nothing stays the same for 350 years, but it's a very pretty and photogenic location. I noticed several people gathering to take pictures, although it doesn't figure much in any of my guidebooks other than to say it's the only surviving piece of the town's wall. It's an easy stroll from the center of town.

The long walk from our hotel to reach the Oostpoort was worth the trek. The weather was perfect and this sight was striking.

Great photo spot at this location. Great walking town - strolled for hours (even in light rain). Historic gates and numerous waterways are so peacefully beautiful. Plan to spend at least half a day.

The Oostpoort is the "East Gate" to the central city of Delft. It's along the largest canal, which circles the city. As I was about to cross the bridge to the Oostpoort, an alarm went off, the bridge swiveled and a small boat passed by on the canal. All very charming. The Oostpoort itself is a small stone building with two turrets and an arch. Apparently it is a private residence now, used as a bed and breakfast.

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.

I liked everything. The town is beautiful and the Johannes Vermeer Hotel is a very nice place. The rooms were clean, the people working there were nice and helpful and the breakfast was super.

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.

I have been to Delft three times and will surely find my way back there again. If visiting Delft the best place to stay is in Oude Delft, the historic centre of the city. This is mainly a pedestrian only area. The buildings are beautiful and the market square is always a hub of activity. A visit to Oostpoort is well worth the 15 minute walk. The Dutch people are always friendly and willing to help you find your way around. It is one of the easiest countries to travel in Europe if you only speak English. Delft is a much smaller city than some of its neighbours, like Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In a word, I would describe it as "quaint". And of course, rent a bike and tour the city the "Dutch way".

The Oostpoort is the only remaining town gate in Delft. The gate is around 600 years old and is designed using a certain style of Gothic architecture, which stands out from any other structure in Delft. There is also a little bridge near the Oostpoort which somehow makes the gate more interesting. A very photogenic and very historic place.

The Oostpoort is a delightful corner of Delft a little way off the usual tourist run. Apart from the Gate and, the bridge and the canal, there is nothing else there but it's a great photo opportunity.

Oostpoort, or the old city gatehouse, is very cute but that's it, just a sweet little building to look at. I wouldn't do a special trip to visit it but if you're in Delft with some spare time on your hands or it's on the way to something else you'd like to visit it's worth a look at.