Halle Gate Museum
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Description
Halle Gate is a renovated 14th-century city gate turned museum dedicated to the medieval City of Brussels. The structure is the last vestige of the second set of defensive walls that enclosed the city, it included a portcullis and drawbridge over a moat (still visible). The museum collection includes armours and weapons, and exhibits documenting the history of the building and that of the defence of the city. Visitors also have access to a walkway round the battlements.
Access & Transport
The monument marks the threshold between the Marollen neighbourhood and Saint Gilles, 2km south of Grand-Place. Public transport is readily available since there is a namesake Porte de Hal / Hallepoort station next to the monument (metros 2, 6 and trams 3, 4, 51) and the Gare du Midi / Brussel-Zuid is 400m away. The closest (paid) parking is along the Bd de Waterloo. A lift is available for people with reduced mobility, but the panoramic view of the city is only accessible by stairs.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the nearby Jeu de Balle Square flea market (until 14h00 most days) and admire the nearby Palais de Justice building.
Environmental & Social
We deem this attraction environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the city's architectural and historical heritages.
Conclusion
Halle Gate is one of those attractions that blends the visual and cultural seamlessly, and that is true both of the building and the exhibits. Not a must see except for history buffs, but genuinely worth a visit for those venturing to explore the southern neighbourhoods of Brussels.
Key positive
Very photogenic building
A good family activity
Key negative
None
Suitability
Partially accessible for visitors with reduced mobility and suitable for all ages
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h
Monday09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
Thursday09:30 - 17:00
Friday -
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00