Roots EarthGhent, Belgium
Rabot
A fortified water gate with two round towers, built between 1489 and 1491 after Maximilian of Austria's siege exposed a weakness in Ghent's defences. It controlled the Lieve canal and could flood the surrounding land, giving its name to the modern neighbourhood around it.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Rabot, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 51.06083, 3.71694