The Poertoren (Powder Tower) is a medieval gunpowder storage tower (1398-1401) in Bruges, Belgium

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The Poertoren (Powder Tower) was built in 1398-1401 by master mason Jan Van Oudenaarde. It is 18 meters high and is a remnant of the late-medieval city walls. In 1477 it was converted into a workshop and storage for gunpowder. It is located at the junction between the Begijnenvest and the bridge across the Minnewater.

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Location: Poertoren, Begijnenvest, 8000 Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium, Western Europe
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