Porte de Hal (Hallepoort), Rue Haute, Brussels
Architect/Designer | Beyaert, Henri (1823-1894) |
Country | Belgium |
City | Brussels |
Subject Date | 1870 |
Image Date | 1880 |
View | Exterior |
Style | Gothic Revival |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | 41480/8 |
Orientation | Portrait |
Colour Info | Colour |
Credit | RIBA Collections |
Subject | Towers ; City walls ; Gateways ; Restoration |
NOTES: Built in 1381, this gateway is all that remains of the city's medieval defences since the other city gateways were demolished in the 19th century. It was restored by Henri Beyaert in 1868-1870 who replaced the medieval tower with one in Gothic Revival style.
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