Kruispoort gate — Attraction in Bruges

Kruispoort is one of the historic city gates originally built as part of the second ring of ramparts surrounding the city near the end of the 13th-century. It is located on the east end of the Historic Centre of Bruges and is open to pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle use. Kruispoort is in good condition and is a nice example of Medieval architecture on display in Bruges.

Historically, the original gate was destroyed by the Ghent Militia in 1382 and then rebuilt in the early 14th century with front turrets, two heavy towers and narrow centre passage. This is how you see Kruispoort to this day. Interestingly, in addition to the Gentenaars, Napoleon as well as the German army both entered Bruges through Kruispoort during their respective eras.

In the end, Kruispoort is a nice historical structure from the Middle Ages and is worth spending time to visit, especially if you have worked your way through the famous attractions and are looking for less visited places around the historic city centre. Note that you can also see the 4 windmills of Bruges before or after seeing Kruispoort. These start just north of...

First I'd like to point out that the first picture (the one with the swans, writing on 20/12/2018) is a picture of the Ezelpoort (the donkey gate) and not the Kruispoort. The Kruispoort is a place I'll run past often, since it's a godsend to be able to live in the city centre and still be able to run in a green environment around the city. It's a beautiful 15th century gate (and apparently the best-preserved gate as well!). The Hallebardiers (fencing club) train here every Saturday morning. Definitely a place worth visiting in combination with a big walk around the city...

I was lucky to have to wait for two ships to pass on the canal and therefore watch the bridge lifting up and going back down. I must admit I didn't care it was raining, just stand there, amazed like a child, before the ballet of those ships and the machinery of the bridge in front...