Maastrict, an ancient walled city, built in the
middle ages to repel attacking French armies.
The wall was built from 1229 till 1240, over the remains of a
Roman fortress originally built in the 4th century.
Hellsport built in 1229
The Bastion Waldeck, along with the other 3 bastions,
were built between 1688 and 1690 to guard the Western end of the city.
The city of Maastricht is a Unversity town, so you see kids everywhere.
Here are three that 'scaled the wall.'
Run for your life, the French are attacking!
In the year 1500 the city built another, second wall, further out with 40 guard towers.
Inside the wall are numerous churches.
I've gotta break away now and pack to fly to Portugal for a week.
Be safe and have a great weekend.
Traveler, Skip
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