Jekerkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Waterpoort Achter de Minderbroeders / “Behind the Franciscans” Water Gate

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

1. Waterpoort Achter de Minderbroeders / “Behind the Franciscans” Water Gate Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Deze waterpoort is vernoemd naar de Minderbroeders, die in de 13 de eeuw aan de St. Pieterstraat een klooster hebben gebouwd. Op dit punt verlaat de noordelijke Jekertak de oude stad. Rechts sluit de waterpoort aan op de eerste stadsommuring die uit het midden van de 13de eeuw dateert: Links van de waterpoort staat de Pater Vincktoren: dit is de eerste toren van de tweede stadsommuring, die rond het midden van de 14de eeuw werd gebouwd.

(English translation:)

This water gate is named after the Franciscan friars, who built a monastery on St. Pieterstraat. At this location the northern branch of the Jeker exits the old city. To the right, the water gate connects to the first city wall that dates from the middle of the 13th century. To the left of the water gate is the Pater Vinck tower: this is the first tower of the second city wall, which was built around the the middle of the 14th century.

Erected by The ANWB, VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

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50° 50.732′ N, 5° 41.625′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Jekerkwartier. Marker can be reached from Faliezusterspark. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maastricht, Limburg 6215 AC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Helpoort / Hell Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Faliezustersklooster / Sisters of the Veil Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadsommuring, Poorten en Torens / City Walls, Gates and Towers I (within shouting distance of this marker); Papiermolen ‘De Ancker’ / “The Anchor” Paper Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Jekertoren / Jeker Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Non Sum Qualis Eram (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franciscanen- of Minderbroederskerk / Franciscan or “Little Brothers” Church (about 90 meters away); Eerste Stadsommuring / First City Wall (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Also see . . . Waterpoort achter de Minderbroeders (stadspoorten.nl, in Dutch). (Submitted on November 23, 2023.)

Waterpoort Achter de Minderbroeders / “Behind the Franciscans” Water Gate and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

2. Waterpoort Achter de Minderbroeders / “Behind the Franciscans” Water Gate and Marker

Waterpoort Achter de Minderbroeders / “Behind the Franciscans” Water Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

3. Waterpoort Achter de Minderbroeders / “Behind the Franciscans” Water Gate

The water gate, with the Pater Vinck tower on the left, and the first city wall on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.