# Helpoort (Hell Gate)

Maastricht, Netherlands

The oldest surviving city gate in the Netherlands, built around 1230 as part of Maastricht's first stone wall. Its twin towers and thick defensive masonry once guarded the southern approach before later wall rings left it standing as a relic.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Helpoort (Hell Gate), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 50.84556, 5.69444

[City page](/cities/maastricht)

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