Het Pesthuys, Watermill in Jekerkwartier, Maastricht, Netherlands.
The brick and limestone building stands near the Jeker River with whitewashed north and east facades and features architectural elements from 1775.
Originally constructed as a gunpowder mill in the 16th century by Gerard van Metz, the structure transformed into a paper factory in 1775 after an explosion.
The building houses the Pesthuystheater, adding a contemporary artistic dimension to this historical structure in the Jekerkwartier neighborhood.
Located on De Vijf Koppen street opposite the Helpoort, the building maintains its original structure while serving residential and theatrical purposes.
Despite its name suggesting a plague house, the building never served this purpose, with the designation stemming from nearby plague barracks before the 18th century.
Location: Maastricht
Address: Vijfkoppen 1
GPS coordinates: 50.84533,5.69452
Latest update: June 3, 2025 10:05
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