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The Prisoners' Gate

The Prisoners' Gate

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The Prisoners' Gate

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Location: Lier, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Zimmertoren – Hof van Ringen loop from Koningshooikt

9.40km

02:22

10m

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2. Zimmertoren – Sint-Gummaruskerk Lier loop from Koningshooikt

7.26km

01:50

10m

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3. Beguinage Lier – Zimmertoren loop from Koningshooikt

9.01km

02:17

20m

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Dominiek Van Dooren

February 24, 2023

The Gevangenenpoort or “Eikelpoort” was part of the city walls, but also served as a prison. Between 1589 and 1603, at least 6 alleged witches reside in these cells.
(Visit Lier)

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Dirk V 🚲 🚶📷

March 19, 2023

The Gevangenenpoort is the last remaining city gate of the original five inner gates of the first ramparts of Lier. The gate was erected in 1375 and from the 16th century to 1930 it served as a city prison. The bars still point to this old function. The Gevangenenpoort is originally Gothic in style.

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Viviane

April 28, 2022

The Gevangenenpoort was erected in 1375 as part of the first city walls. This gate is the only remaining part of the oldest defensive wall with 5 inner gates.

From the 16th century to 1930, the gate served as a prison, hence its current name.

The Gevangenenpoort, formerly Eeckelpoort or Eikelpoort, is a Gothic city gate, later modified with classicistic features (± 1728).

On the Begijnhofstraat side, the original pointed arch has been preserved. On both sides there is a niche with the statues of Saint Roch and Saint Margaret.

Part of the Prison Gate is now used by the adjacent hotel.

The Prison Gate is part of the core beguinage zone, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(Source: Visit Lier)

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The Prisoners' Gate

1. Zimmertoren – Hof van Ringen loop from Koningshooikt

2. Zimmertoren – Sint-Gummaruskerk Lier loop from Koningshooikt

3. Beguinage Lier – Zimmertoren loop from Koningshooikt

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