Blacksmiths Gate (Bruges)
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The first Blacksmith’s Gate (Smedenpoort) dates from 1297-1299; the current gate was built on the remains of the old one in 1367. Throughout the centuries the gate has undergone many changes. The bronze skull above the left passage recalls the execution of François Vander Straeten, who wanted to let hostile French troops into the city at the end of the 17th century. The severed head of this traitor was fixed to the gate.
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Coordinates: 51°12'16"N 3°12'44"E
- Porte de Paris, Lille 65 km
- Kipdorpsite 84 km
- Schijnpoort 85 km
- Halle Gate 89 km
- Porte de Valenciennes 94 km
- La Foir'fouille 118 km
- Cleves Gate 230 km
- Germans' Gate 314 km
- Spital bastion 536 km
- Kobolzell Gate 536 km
- Koning Albertpark 0.6 km
- Beguinage 0.8 km
- Railway station Brugge 0.9 km
- Brugge Station Car Park 1.1 km
- Minnewater Park 1.1 km
- Historical Centre of Bruges 1.2 km
- Koningin Astridpark 1.3 km
- Tourist Coach Parking Centre 1.3 km
- Hotelschool Ter Groene Poorte 1.5 km
- Bombardier Brugge (railway rolling stock factory) 1.8 km