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    1. Hoogbrug – Walk along the water loop from Mechelen

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    October 1, 2021

    A bridge that has fulfilled its function for more than 800 years.
    The Gothic Hoog- or Grootbrug dates from the 13th century.
    It has four arches: three connect the high with the low bank of the Beneden-Dijle and the fourth covers the vliet to the IJzerenleen.
    Also notice the former toll booth that hangs over the water at the 'Restaurant Madrid' building. The toll booth was also called "the leftover" because it hangs all the way over the river.

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      November 6, 2022

      Striking bridge on the Ijzerleen

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        June 19, 2021

        The Hoogbrug or Grootbrug is the oldest stone bridge in Belgium. It spans the Dyle and connects the IJzerenleen with the Guldenstraat. The bridge is an arch bridge with 4 vaults (of respectively 6, 10, 7 and 5 m long).

        Built with sandstone, the 13th-century bridge featured battlements as part of the city's defences. Before the IJzerenleen was vaulted, there was a vliet, which was also bridged by the Hoogbrug. This can still be seen from the last arch, which is angled on the bridge.

        toll booth
        On the side of the Guldenstraat, next to the bridge, there is a small 15th-century toll house, which the people of Mechelen call the Overschotje.

        Source: Wikipedia

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