Grendelpoort, Medieval city gate in Valkenburg, Netherlands.
The Grendelpoort stands as a limestone gate structure with a central passageway and features a bronze statue of a gatekeeper on its exterior wall.
Built around 1335 following the siege by Duke Jan III of Brabant, the gate formed part of the city fortifications after the death of defender Walram II.
The name Grendelpoort derives from the adjacent Grendelput well and the locking bar system that secured the entrance to the medieval town.
Visitors can pass through the gate entrance while exploring the route between Grendelplein square and the old town center via Muntstraat.
The location marks the site of the Netherlands' first recorded fatal automobile accident, which occurred near the gate structure in 1901.
GPS coordinates: 50.86304,5.83027
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:53
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