Moerenpoort

Om museet

The Moerenpoort is the only surviving medieval city gate in Tongeren. Built in the 13th century on the remains of the Roman city wall, it formed part of the town walls with six gates. In 1347 the gate was destroyed; rebuilding began in 1379. Flint from the Roman wall was used for the foundations, and the tower itself got three floors, with a keep as its model, crowned by a saddle roof and four corner turrets.

The gate survived the French attacks of 1673 and was saved from demolition in the 19th century by the Geschied- en Oudheidkundig Genootschap (Historical and Archaeological Society). Since 1958 there has been a museum in the tower, initially with weapons. In 2011 the exterior was restored and the tower received a museum about medieval Tongeren.

In December 2024 the Moerenpoort reopened with a completely renewed display. Across three floors, projections, listening clips and information banners tell the story of medieval life in and around the gate, and of the town from the year 1000 until the great city fire of 1677. In a display shaft running through the tower you can see objects from that time, and at the top there is a platform with views over the town, the beguinage and the De Kevie nature reserve.

Højdepunkter

• The only surviving medieval city gate in Tongeren
• Museum over three floors about medieval life and city defence
• Animations and audio clips on every floor
• Views over the town, the beguinage and De Kevie from the top
• Free admission and a playful trail for children

Permanent udstilling

• Museum in de Moerenpoort – Three floors on medieval Tongeren, the function of the city gate and life in and around the gate, with projections, audio clips and a display shaft of objects.

Grundlagt

1958

Ejer

Stad Tongeren-Borgloon

Entrépriser & rabatter

Der er gratis entré.

Admission is free for everyone.

Tilgængelighed

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Børn og familie

Velegnet til børn og familier

• Opgavehæfte, skattejagt eller audioguide for børn
• Interaktive stationer

The Moerenpoort is suitable for a visit with children: a discovery trail introduces them to medieval Tongeren in a playful way.

Transport & parkering

The gate is on the Leopoldwal, next to the Sint-Catharina Beguinage.

Service & spisesteder

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Arrangementer & udlejning

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