Holy Cross Gate in Bruges: photos, reviews

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In the Middle Ages, the successful trading city of Bruges could not do without defensive walls and other fortification structures. Huge walls stood in the way of enemies, in front of which loomed impressive moats filled with murky water. The Holy Cross Gates, as if enchanted, were never attacked, having been established back in 1402.

Over the centuries, the walls turned to dust, but the moat and gates remained, as a reminder that time has no power over them. The structure looks like a triumphal arch with a solid base, crowned with neat towers and flags. Tourists believe that one only needs to walk three times under the stone-vaulted alcoves of the gates for any wish to be fulfilled. The main thing is to tell no one about it.

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The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Brugge Kruispoort (Langestraat)

Bus stop 58 m walk

Brugge Kruispoort (Kazernevest)

Bus stop 155 m walk

Sint-Kruis Brugse Metten

Bus stop 228 m walk

Brugge Koopmansstraat

Bus stop 264 m walk

Altebijstraat

Bus stop 349 m walk

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4.3/5 2,003 reviews

Juan Otero

Fantastico

Debbie Hodge

Beautiful city gate in Bruges

Katharina BlŒm

I was lucky to have to wait for two ships to pass on the canal and therefore watch the bridge lifting up and going back down. I must admit I didn't care it was raining, just stand there, amazed like a child, before the ballet of those ships and the machinery of the bridge in front of the gate.

Holy Cross Gate in Bruges

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