Bruges, Belgium

Kruispoort (Cross Gate)

Kruispoort (Cross Gate), Bruges

A massive fortified gate on the eastern edge of Bruges, rebuilt around 1400 with twin towers after the earlier gate was destroyed. One of four surviving medieval gates, it guarded the road toward Ghent and the eastern Flemish countryside.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Kruispoort (Cross Gate), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 51.212574, 3.240119

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