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Medieval gate at Rijksmuseum straightened: "It is now fairly level"

Medieval gate at Rijksmuseum straightened: "It is now fairly level"

The original medieval Stadhouderspoort, located in the garden of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is currently being restored after sinking more than thirty centimeters over time. Engineers are using a specialized hydraulic lifting process to straighten the historic structure to ensure its long-term stability.

Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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