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Review:
Kruispoort Gate was originally constructed between 1297 and 1304, at the same time as the second rampart. By 1366 it had to be rebuilt due to invasions and was all but destroyed in 1382 by the Ghent militia, led by Philip van Artevelde, when they captured the city of Bruges. In 1400 the gate was rebuilt for the third and final time, a design that utilized the only original pieces that remained. This included the two octagonal turrets, two heavy towers, and the narrow passageway. Throughout history the German army, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, and Napoleon used this gate to enter Bruges.
Langestraat 191, 8000. Brugge, Belgium, Phone: +32-0-50-44-46-46
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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