The Halle Gate, also Hallepoort or Porte de Hal is the only remaining tower from walls that protected Brussels in the Middle Ages. It was later used as a granary, prison, hospital, and even a church.
The Halle Gate, also Hallepoort or Porte de Hal is the only remaining tower from walls that protected Brussels in the Middle Ages. It was later used as a granary, prison, hospital, and even a church. Neogothic architect Henri Beyeart refurbished the tower in the 19th century.