Van Coothplein
During the siege, there were three access gates, including one at this point.
During the Siege of Breda, over four hundred years ago, a strong defensive line surrounded the city. You couldn’t get in or out, or at least, it was very difficult. Spinola’s Spanish troops thought the people of Breda would simply surrender, especially when food and other resources began to run low. During the siege, there were three access gates, including one at this point. The Ginnekenpoort stood here. Simply walking out of the gate wasn’t enough to leave the city. You had to cross three bridges to reach open land outside the city center. Escaping the city, or even entering that impregnable fortress, was almost impossible.
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