Poort Waerachtig, Neo-Gothic gate in Jekerkwartier, Maastricht, Netherlands
The Poort Waerachtig features three passages: a central opening for vehicles and two smaller side entrances for pedestrians, connected to the medieval city wall.
Built between 1887 and 1888, this gate created a connection between the newly developed Villapark area and the city center after Maastricht's decommissioning as a fortress.
The gate displays a relief of the city angel with the Maastricht coat of arms, along with an inscription by historian Victor de Stuers on its exterior.
Located between the roundels Haet ende Nijt and De Vijf Koppen, the gate provides access through a 13-meter-wide opening in the curtain wall.
The original battlements, weighing 15,000 kilograms, collapsed in 1936 due to incorrect installation and were never replaced, altering the gate's appearance permanently.
GPS coordinates: 50.84454,5.69430
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:32
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