The Donkey's Gate (Ezelpoort) from 1297 in Bruges, Belgium
The Donkey Gate (Ezelpoort) is one of the four remaining city gates of Bruges, Belgium. The gate was part of the city ramparts dating back to 1297. In 1369 it was remodeled by Jan Slabbaert and Mathias Saghen. In the 17th-century it was modified at various occasions (1615, 1632 & 1677). In 1991-1993 it was thoroughly restored. The main characteristic of this gate is that it is entirely surrounded by water. These days the gate is only used by pedestrians and cyclists. In the old days this gate was also known as the Ostend Gate as it was on the road to the coastal town of Ostend, Belgium. Since 2010 the administration of Anima Eterna, the orchestra of Jos Van Immerseel is located inside this building.
Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Donkey's Gate, Ezelpoort, 8000 Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium, Western Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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