Smedenpoort (Blacksmiths' Gate)

Smedenpoort (Blacksmiths' Gate)

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Smedenpoort (Blacksmiths' Gate)

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Location: Brugge, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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April 12, 2021

Road cycling

If you ever cycle from Sint-Andries through the Smedenpoort to the centre of Bruges, look back as you leave the gate. A green skull is grinning at you.

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Enrico

February 28, 2023

Running

One of the city gates of Bruges. It's worth walking around the city center to see all the gates 👍🏻

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turbeau

October 26, 2025

Road cycling

try not to be a traitor to the city else it might be your head up there ;-)

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Tuesday 22 September

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