The admiralty gate in Hoorn
(Kerkplein 23) was made in 1607 as entrance to the Admiralty of West Friesland, which had been established in the foremost settlement since 1586. Agnietenklooster (until 1795). After the demolition of the buildings for the construction in 1862-'65 of the City Hospital (now also demolished) only the Mannerist gate was retained (restored 1992). It is...
