On the spot of the former entrance of the Sint-Elisabethklooster-op-de-Berg Sion, where the Sionsberg met the Sint-Elisabethberg at the Oratorienberg, is the statue of a kneeling naked girl on a pillar within the compound of the National Bank. 02 Dec 2024 Oud Brussel: #08 Sint-Elisabeth op de berg Sion Sint-Elisabeth op de berg Sion (St Elizabeth on Mount Zion) was an Augustinian convent in Brussels (1432-1796). Today, the main… Harold Tor-Daenens No Comments
Financietoren, Tour des Finances to Botanical Gardens; Location of the 14th century Keulsepoort /Schaarbeeksepoort 16 Nov 2024 Oud Brussel: #07 Keulsepoort – Schaarbeeksepoort The former Keulsepoort (later Schaarbeeksepoort) was one of the outer city gates of Brussels built in the 14th century. Today,… Harold Tor-Daenens No Comments
Tor, Harold. (2024) "Location of Brussels' 14th century Lakensepoort." All rights reserved 15 Nov 2024 Oud Brussel: #06 Lakensepoort The former Lakensepoort (Laken Gate) was part of the outer city wall defence of Brussels built in the 14th century.… Harold Tor-Daenens No Comments
02 Nov 2024 Oud Brussel: #05 Vlaamsepoort The former Vlaamsepoort (Flanders Gate) of Brussels is located today at the end of the 'Vlaamsesteenweg' and 'Antoine Dansaertstraat' on… Harold Tor-Daenens No Comments
Anderlechtsepoort 15 Aug 2024 Oud Brussel: #04 Anderlechtsepoort The location of Brussels' former outer city gate, the Anderlechtsepoort (Anderlecht Gate), is located on the ring way between the… Harold Tor-Daenens No Comments
11 Aug 2024 Oud Brussel: #03 Obbrusselpoort The "Obbrusselpoort", now known as the "Hallepoort" or "Porte de Hal", is one of the most remarkable remnants of Brussels'… Harold Tor-Daenens No Comments
30 Jun 2024 Oud Brussel: #02 Naamsepoort The Nieuwe Koudenbergpoort (New Coudenberg Gate) belonged to the second and outer city wall of Brussels. Throughout the centuries, it… Harold Tor-Daenens No Comments
29 May 2024 Oud Brussel: #1 Leuvensepoort The Leuvensepoort (Leuven Gate) was part of Brussels' second and outer defence wall. Today, the former city gate would have… Harold Tor-Daenens No Comments