Berkelpoort, Medieval city gate in Valkenburg, Netherlands.
The Berkelpoort stands as a restored gate constructed from Limburgian marl stone, featuring both round and pointed arch passages at its base.
Built around 1335 and named after Heinric van Birckelaer, the Berkelpoort gate formed part of Valkenburg's defensive system with a moat fed by the Geul river.
The gate received national monument status in 1967, marking its importance in Dutch architectural heritage as one of three medieval gates in South Limburg.
The gate structure underwent modifications in 1923 when architect Willem Sprenger widened Berkelstraat and redirected the main road around the monument.
The marlstone structure bears visible bullet holes from September 1944, preserving physical evidence of World War II events in Valkenburg.
Location: Valkenburg aan de Geul
Address: Berkelstraat bij 2
GPS coordinates: 50.86193,5.83211
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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