The Brussels Gate ( nl, Brusselpoort) is the sole remaining
city gate of the original twelve gates of the city of
Mechelen,
Belgium
Belgium, ; french: Belgique ; german: Belgien officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to th ...
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This imposing structure dates from the 13th century. Because of its exceptional height, towering above the other gates, it was also called the 'Overste poort' (superior gate).
In the 16th century, the towers were lowered and the roof construction was altered to the present configuration.
In the course of the centuries, the building had many different uses: from police station to youth center, from duty collector's office to artist's workshop (
Alfred Ost
Alfred Ost (14 February 1884, Zwijndrecht – 9 October 1945, Antwerp) was a Belgian artist. In 1920 he won a bronze medal in the art competitions of the Olympic Games for his painting ''Joueur de Football'' (''Football Player'').
During the ...
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Brusselpoort
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Gates in Belgium
Buildings and structures in Mechelen
Museums in Antwerp Province
History museums in Belgium