Brusselpoort

The Brusselpoort is the sole remaining of the original twelve gates of , Belgium. This imposing structure dates from the 13th century.
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  • Type: City gate
  • Description: City gate in Mechelen, Belgium
  • Also known as: “Overste Poort”
  • Address: Hoogstraat

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: St. Rumbold’s Cathedral and Church of Our Lady across the river Dijle.

Church
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St. Rumbold's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic metropolitan archiepiscopal cathedral in , Belgium, dedicated to Saint Rumbold, Christian missionary and martyr who founded an abbey nearby. is situated 1 km northeast of Brusselpoort.

Church
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is situated 380 metres east of Brusselpoort.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 370 metres south of Brusselpoort.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Katanga Mechelen and Galgenberg.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 2½ km west of Brusselpoort.

Brusselpoort

Latitude
51.02193° or 51° 1′ 19″ north
Longitude
4.47376° or 4° 28′ 26″ east
Established
1264–1268
Open location code
9F362FCF+QG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 193313234
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­city_gate
Wiki­data ID
Q2016890
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Brusselpoort” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Brusselpoort”
  • French: “Brusselpoort”
  • French: “Porte de Bruxelles”
  • Italian: “Brusselpoort”
  • Marathi: “ब्रसेलपोर्ट”
  • Russian: “Брюссельские ворота”
  • Spanish: “Brusselpoort”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Verstraeten Gerechtsdeurwaarders and Plaisancebrug.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Sardi Valley BVBA and BDFS.

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