Waterpoort, Baroque city gate in Antwerpen, Belgium
The Waterpoort showcases white natural stone walls with blue limestone and granite elements, featuring rounded arches and decorative fruit garlands.
Built in 1624 as a tribute to Philip IV of Spain, this monumental gate initially served as a passage between the Scheldt river and the city walls.
The architectural design bears the influence of Peter Paul Rubens, while sculptors Huybrecht van den Eynde and Hans van Mildert created its ornate decorations.
Located at the Gillisplaats in Zuid district since 1936, the gate stands at coordinates 51.20806 latitude and 4.38889 longitude.
Known as the walking gate, this structure has been relocated twice: first to Sint-Jansvliet in the 1880s, then to its current position in 1936.
Location: Antwerp
Inception: January 1, 1624
Address: Gillisplaats
Website: https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/83731
GPS coordinates: 51.20806,4.38889
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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