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Kruispoort
The oldest Kruispoort gate was built during the second city wall (1297-1304) and was already replaced in 1366. When Philip of Artevelde took the city with the people of Ghent in 1382, he destroyed the gate. In 1400, gate number three followed. Only the two heavy towers with their narrow passage and two octagonal turrets were preserved.
Charles V, Napoleon, the German army - they all entered the city of Bruges through this gate.
Address
Langestraat 191
8000 Bruges
De Wonderlamp
De Wonderlamp in Zedelgem is a wonderful playground where children can imagine themselves in the world of eastern princes and princesses.
Shipping company Seastar
Shipping company Seastar offers numerous (educational) excursions for young and old, both in Nieuwpoort and along the ‘Flanders Fields’ in ‘de Westhoek’.
Westfront Nieuwpoort
Visit the equestrian statue of Albert I and discover the story of the flooding of the polder plain during World War I.
Bruges – the Venice of the North
Is it the set of a fairy-tale production? Is it an open air museum? No, it’s Bruges! Forget the time and start your journey along this picturesque city!
Nature preserve ‘De IJzermonding’
In this beautiful nature reserve, a unique phenomenon happens.’De IJzer’ is the only Belgian river that flows directly into the North Sea.
The Rotunda
Whether you’re crazy about architecture or not, you cannot leave Westende without visiting the Grand Hôtel Belle Vue, AKA The Rotunda; thé city’s icon!