The Hague’s Medieval Past: Gevangenpoort Demolition in 1925 in Color!

This captivating colorized footage transports you to The Hague, Netherlands, in 1925—nearly a century ago—unveiling the medieval Gevangenpoort, a historic prison near the Dutch Houses of Parliament, just before and during the demolition of houses along the iconic Hofvijver pond. Driven by the city council’s push to widen roads for growing motorized traffic, the film captures the quaint medieval jail’s stone facade, the serene pond’s edge, and the dramatic destruction of buildings, reshaping the area near the Ridderzaal—the historic seat of the Dutch government. A poignant window into urban transformation, this restored archive grips history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and Dutch culture lovers, offering a dazzling glimpse of The Hague’s medieval past clashing with modernity in vivid color.