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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
March 29, 2025
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It is the oldest gate in the city. Built in the 12th century, Porte Châtel is part of the old ramparts that surrounded the upper town. It controlled access to the city from Mont Saint-Vanne, on which stood the very famous Benedictine abbey of Saint-Vanne.
On this gate and on part of the rampart, elements of the medieval defences are still visible, such as meandering and loopholes.
On this gate and on part of the rampart, elements of the medieval defences are still visible, such as meandering and loopholes.
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Thomas IGB
July 19, 2019
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PORTE CHATEL - The oldest city gate. Built in the 12th century, the Porte Châtel is part of the old fortification of the Upper Town. She controlled access to the city from Mont Saint-Vanne, where the famous Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Vanne was located. Important parts of the medieval defenses such as machicolations and loopholes are still visible on this gate and a wall part.
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