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šŸ‡³šŸ‡± Hell's Gate - Maastricht's Dark Historical Landmark

šŸ”„ Where medieval plague victims met their fate šŸ“ Helpoort (Hell's Gate) šŸ“ Location: Stenenbrug 1, Maastricht A Gateway to the Afterlife ā˜ ļø Built in 1229 - Netherlands' oldest surviving city gate šŸ¦  Black Death Tragedy: ā€¢ Plague victims were exiled through this gate to isolation huts ā€¢ Most never returned, earning its ominous nickname šŸ’” Symbol of final goodbyes between families Architectural Survivor šŸ° Original features: ā€¢ Twin defensive towers with arrow slits ā€¢ 4-meter-thick walls ā€¢ Ancient machicolations (stone "murder holes") Modern Visit āœØ Now houses a small historical exhibit about medieval Maastricht šŸŒ‰ Picturesque setting: Overlooking the Jeker River šŸ“ø Eerie photo ops: Best at dusk with fog rolling in Visitor Tips ā° Open: Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00 šŸŽŸļø Entry: ā‚¬3 (includes audio guide) šŸš¶ Walking distance: 10 mins from Vrijthof Square #DarkTourism #MaastrichtSecrets #MedievalHistory #PlagueMemorial

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šŸ‡³šŸ‡± Hell's Gate - Maastricht's Dark Historical Landmark

šŸ”„ Where medieval plague victims met their fate šŸ“ Helpoort (Hell's Gate) šŸ“ Location: Stenenbrug 1, Maastricht A Gateway to the Afterlife ā˜ ļø Built in 1229 - Netherlands' oldest surviving city gate šŸ¦  Black Death Tragedy: ā€¢ Plague victims were exiled through this gate to isolation huts ā€¢ Most never returned, earning its ominous nickname šŸ’” Symbol of final goodbyes between families Architectural Survivor šŸ° Original features: ā€¢ Twin defensive towers with arrow slits ā€¢ 4-meter-thick walls ā€¢ Ancient machicolations (stone "murder holes") Modern Visit āœØ Now houses a small historical exhibit about medieval Maastricht šŸŒ‰ Picturesque setting: Overlooking the Jeker River šŸ“ø Eerie photo ops: Best at dusk with fog rolling in Visitor Tips ā° Open: Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00 šŸŽŸļø Entry: ā‚¬3 (includes audio guide) šŸš¶ Walking distance: 10 mins from Vrijthof Square #DarkTourism #MaastrichtSecrets #MedievalHistory #PlagueMemorial

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