| Brusselpoort | |
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| Mechelen,Belgium | |
 The Brusselpoort in Mechelen | |
| Site information | |
| Type | City gate |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 51°1′18″N4°28′25″E / 51.02167°N 4.47361°E /51.02167; 4.47361 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Materials | Stone |
TheBrusselpoort (English:Brussels Gate) is the sole remainingcity gate of the original twelve gates ofMechelen, Belgium. This imposing structure dates from the 13th century. Because of its exceptional height, towering above the other gates, it was also called theOverste Poort ("Superior Gate"). In the 16th century, the towers were lowered and the roof construction was altered to the present configuration.[1]
In the course of the centuries, the building had many different uses: from police station to youth centre, from duty collector's office to artist's workshop (Alfred Ost). It then became a museum about the city's history containing documents and archaeological finds. The collection of the De Maan City Puppet Theater is currently stored there.[2][3] The Brusselpoort is not accessible to visitors.[2]
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