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Poertoren2.5
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Begijnenvest, Bruges 8000, BelgiumMap
Phone+32 50 44 46 46
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The Gunpowder Tower at Minnewater
Poertoren (Powder Tower) is an 18 metre tall tower constructed in 1397. It formed part of the fortifications around the city during the Middle Ages and is beautifully situated on the west side of brid...
Next to Minnewater
The Powder Tower is next to Lake Minnewater in the park. The bridge by the powder tower has a beautiful view of the lake and there are plenty of nearby walking paths.
A lovely tower.
This is a lovely tower, dating back over 600 years, located within a gorgeous green park. The tower provides a plethora of photo-ops.
Dressed up tower
The Poertoren Tower (Powder Tower) is a nice structure at the Lake Minnewater. It has been preserved in a super condition.
Powder tower
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' .