Centre in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Bergportaal

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

1. Bergportaal Marker

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In het begin van de 13 de eeuw werd aan de zuidwestzijde van de St. Servaasbasiliek het Bergportaal gebouwd. Het portaal is gedecoreerd met reliëfvoorstellingen van de kroning van Maria, haar sterfbed en haar ten hemelopneming. Aan weerszijden van de toegang staan gepolychromeerde beelden van heiligen en figuren uit het oude testament. Dit portaal sluit thematisch en stilistisch aan bij de portalen van de Noord-Franse kathedralen.

(English translation:)
At the beginning of the 13th century, the Bergportaal (“Mountain Portal”) was built on the southwest side of the St. Servatius Basilica. The portal is decorated with relief representations of Mary's coronation, her deathbed and her assumption into heaven. On either side of the entrance are polychromed statues of saints and figures from the Old Testament. This portal fits in thematically and stylistically with the portals of the northern French cathedrals.

Erected by The ANWB, VVV. (Marker Number 35426/008.)

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Location. 50° 50.908′ N, 5° 41.212′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Centre. It is on Henric van Veldekeplein, on the left when traveling east. The marker is close to the western end of the south side of Sint Servaaskerk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Keizer Karelplein 3, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 TC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Westwerk St. Servaasbasiliek / Westwork of the Basilica of St. Servatius (within shouting distance of this marker); Sint Janskerk / Saint Johns Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Sint Servaasbasiliek / Basilica of Saint Servatius (within shouting distance of this marker); Sint Servaasfontein / Fountain of Saint Servatius (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Spaans Gouvernement / Spanish Governate (about 150 meters away); Hof van Tilly / Van Tilly City Palace (about 180 meters away); Generaalshuis / Generals House (about 180 meters away); Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Also see . . . Bergportaal (Wikipedia, in Dutch).

Overview (in translation): The Bergportaal
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

2. Bergportaal Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here beneath the lamp just to the left of the portal.
(“Mountain Portal”), Latin: Porticus montis, also called Bergpoort or South Portal, is an early Gothic sculpture portal in the Basilica of St. Servatius in the Dutch city of Maastricht. In fact, the portal consists of a vestibule with three richly decorated walls at the southwestern Bergportaal. The Bergportaal is seen as an important link in the development of the Gothic church portal. The sculpture dates from the late 12th and early 13th centuries, making it the earliest example of Gothic sculpture in the Netherlands.

(Submitted on February 10, 2024.)

Bergportaal Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

3. Bergportaal Marker - wide view

Bergportaal of Sint-Servaasbasiliek, Maastricht image. Click for full size.

4. Bergportaal of Sint-Servaasbasiliek, Maastricht

As seen from the interior of the church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.