Gunpowder Tower and bridge, Minnewater Park, Bruges, Belgium

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The 'Poertoren' meaning the 'Powder Tower' rises 18 meters above the bruges minnewater waterline. It was built in 1401 by master mason 'Jan van Oudenaerde' and is a remnant of the late Middle Ages reinforcement wall around the city. The tower was used to stock the cities gunpowder supply. Later, in 1785 it was used as an ice cellar.

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Size: 3589px × 5413px
Location: Minnewater, Bruges, Belgium
Photo credit: © Carl DeAbreu / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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