The first mention of the Bovenpoort (also called Hoogpoort) dates back to
from 1361. The facade is clad in gobertange sandstone; inside
a lot of ironstone from the region has been used. Just like the Zandpoort made
the Bovenpoort is part of the ramparts of the city. The gate has
an eventful history and has fallen into disrepair a number of times and
rebuilt. Because she was in really bad shape and there was no money
to carry out repairs, the aldermen decided in 1754 to
break a large part of the gate. The military utility of the
gates had meanwhile been reduced to zero.
A real restoration followed in 1772, which was decisive for the
current view of the port. The two copper decorative vases on the roof
were then set up. The most recent restoration was done in 2006.

Source: herentals.be/sites/default/files/public/stad Vrije_tijd/Documents/toerisme/2020_brochure_historische_stadswandel.pdf

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