Sassenpoort
AIs a remnant of the medieval walls of Zwolle, the Sassenpoort from around 1409 is an impressive and historical highlight, which has been well preserved over the centuries. The high gate with wide passage was an inner gate of the city and connected on the land side to a roundel and an outer gate. The Sassenpoort is in the top 100 of Dutch Monuments. The former city gate can be visited and rented for events.
Location
Zwolle
Year built
About 1409
Restoration architect
Jacobus van Lokhorst
Building Style
Gothic
Client
City Council
Past function
City Gate
Special feature
Top 100 monument
Owned by Monumentenbezit
Since 2016
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, limited
Visitor information
The Sassenpoort can be visited. On the second floor, you pay by a real gatekeeper and get a nice impression of the stories of how the gate served as a defensive work of the city of Zwolle. They also have fun programming for schools and the building can be rented for meetings and as a wedding venue.
Visiting address:
Sassenstraat 53, 8011 PB Zwolle
