Porte de Hal Hallepoort Halle Gate

Porte de Hal Hallepoort Halle Gate The Halle Gate houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to the medieval City of Brussels.

This fairytale monument, more than 600 years old is in fact the most remarkable witness of the City's medieval past. After renovation work, the Halle Gate houses now a permanent presentation dedicated to the medieval City of Brussels. Climb the Halle Gate’s 169 steps and enjoy Brussels’ most stunning panoramic view.

🏰 Only 2 days left to vote!The Halle Gate needs your support to win the title of “Masterpiece of the Year,” organized by...
22/05/2026

🏰 Only 2 days left to vote!

The Halle Gate needs your support to win the title of “Masterpiece of the Year,” organized by museumPASSmusées

As the last remaining witness to Brussels’ medieval fortifications, this iconic landmark is currently undergoing a major restoration project that will continue through 2026.

🗳️ There’s still time to cast your vote: 👉 https://frly.eu/iz33cD

Thank you so much for your support! ❤️

🏰 J-2 avant la fin des votes !

La Porte de Hal compte sur vous pour remporter le titre de « Chef-d’œuvre de l’Année » organisé par museumPASSmusées

Dernier vestige des fortifications médiévales de Bruxelles, ce monument emblématique fait actuellement l’objet d’une ambitieuse restauration jusqu’en 2026.

🗳️ Plus que 2 jours pour voter : 👉 https://frly.eu/iz33cD

Merci pour votre soutien !

🏰 The Halle Gate is slowly revealing its secrets…As part of the ongoing restoration work carried out by the Belgian Buil...
19/05/2026

🏰 The Halle Gate is slowly revealing its secrets…

As part of the ongoing restoration work carried out by the Belgian Buildings Agency, the black paint on the entrance doors has been carefully removed using dry ice blasting. During the process, a surprising detail emerged: a small hidden face was discovered beneath one of the door handles 👀

This mysterious figure - half human, half bird - had gone completely unnoticed until now.

The doors will soon receive several layers of varnish, while the metal fittings will be repainted black. As a result, the fully black doors will disappear, restoring a lighter, more elegant appearance to the Brussels-facing façade once again ✨

17/04/2026

🚧 Enter from a different side… discover something new 🎨

From Monday, April 20, the Halle Gate Museum will temporarily welcome you via the Saint-Gilles entrance.

As this space transforms, artists are bringing a large-scale mural to life on the construction panels, in collaboration with .be 👀
Turning a simple detour into a creative experience.

Watch the mural take shape and step into the process with us!

📍 Temporary entrance: Saint-Gilles side
📅 From April 20 (for approximately 1 to 1.5 months)

Stay tuned for the final reveal 👀

🚧 A new entrance… with a touch of urban art 🎨Starting Monday, April 20, the Halle Gate Museum will temporarily welcome v...
17/04/2026

🚧 A new entrance… with a touch of urban art 🎨
Starting Monday, April 20, the Halle Gate Museum will temporarily welcome visitors via the Saint-Gilles entrance.
To make this transition more welcoming, a unique mural is currently being created on the construction panels, in collaboration with TAVU agency 👀
👉 A way to turn this temporary passage into a true artistic space!
Take a look behind the scenes of its creation and get a preview of the final result ✨
📍 Temporary access: Saint-Gilles side
📅 From April 20 (for approximately 1 to 1.5 months)
We can’t wait to see you there!

A ray and lobsters… in Brussels? 🦞😄On this beautifully carved door - now preserved at the Halle Gate - you’ll spot a rat...
10/04/2026

A ray and lobsters… in Brussels? 🦞😄

On this beautifully carved door - now preserved at the Halle Gate - you’ll spot a rather unexpected detail: a ray and a pair of lobsters.

This door once adorned the meeting room of Brussels’ fishmongers’ guild.

No, they weren’t catching rays in the Senne 😉
Thanks to the Willebroek Canal, fresh sea fish could be transported straight into the city, supplying the bustling fish market.

This thriving trade made the sea fishmongers one of the most powerful guilds in Brussels.

Today, their guild house has disappeared… but this door still tells their story.

📸 A detail well worth a closer look!

🔎 Check out this fascinating tombstone 🪦This tombstone from the Abbaye de Villers (Villers-la-Ville) tells the story of ...
03/04/2026

🔎 Check out this fascinating tombstone 🪦

This tombstone from the Abbaye de Villers (Villers-la-Ville) tells the story of the knight Raes de Greez. It highlights two major moments in his life, including the famous Battle of Woeringen, where he proudly carried the Duke of Brabant’s banner.

The inscriptions are beautifully carved, offering a real glimpse into the Middle Ages.

📸 Zoom in to see just how rich and intricate the details of the writing are!

FR 📣 Votez pour la Porte de Hal !🏆 La Porte de Hal, véritable emblème de Bruxelles, participe au concours “Chef-d’œuvre ...
27/03/2026

FR 📣 Votez pour la Porte de Hal !

🏆 La Porte de Hal, véritable emblème de Bruxelles, participe au concours “Chef-d’œuvre de l’Année”, organisé par museumPASSmusées.

🏰 Presque intacte depuis le XIVᵉ siècle, elle est le joyau du musée qui porte son nom. Sa silhouette médiévale et sa toiture néogothique exceptionnelle se préparent à briller plus que jamais grâce à des travaux de restauration ambitieux jusqu’en septembre 2026.

👀 À l’intérieur, les salles voûtées racontent l’histoire de la ville fortifiée, et le chemin de ronde offrira bientôt à nouveau un panorama spectaculaire sur Bruxelles. La Porte de Hal n’est pas seulement un musée : c’est un véritable chef-d’œuvre architectural et historique, témoin unique du passé médiéval de la capitale.

🗳️ Votez pour la Porte de Hal dès maintenant et soutenez ce monument exceptionnel !
Votez ici : 👉 https://frly.eu/iz33cD

NL·📣 Stem op de Hallepoort!

🏆 De Hallepoort, een echt symbool van Brussel, doet mee aan de wedstrijd “Museumstuk van het Jaar”, georganiseerd door museumPASSmusées.

🏰 Sinds de 14e eeuw vrijwel intact gebleven, vormt ze het pronkstuk van het museum dat haar naam draagt. Met haar middeleeuwse silhouet en opvallende neogotische dak staat ze op het punt om meer dan ooit te schitteren dankzij ambitieuze restauratiewerken tot september 2026.

👀 Binnen brengen de gewelfde zalen het verhaal van de versterkte stad tot leven, en binnenkort zal de weergang opnieuw een spectaculair panorama over Brussel bieden. De Hallepoort is veel meer dan een museum: het is een architecturaal en historisch meesterwerk, een unieke getuige van het middeleeuwse verleden van de hoofdstad.

🗳️ Stem nu op de Hallepoort en steun dit uitzonderlijke monument.
Stem hier: 👉 https://frly.eu/JJGLeQ

🛡️ Rare medieval tombstonesFew medieval tombs have survived with their stone or metal inlays intact. These noble materia...
20/03/2026

🛡️ Rare medieval tombstones

Few medieval tombs have survived with their stone or metal inlays intact. These noble materials often wore away over time or were removed from their original locations.

The face and hands of this valiant knight (†1318) were likely crafted from marble, while his shield and shoulder plates proudly displayed his coat of arms.

✨ It has been part of the Halle Gate Museum for 160 years - a striking testament to medieval art and history!

🛡️ Rares pierres tombales médiévales

Peu de tombes médiévales ont conservé leurs incrustations de pierre ou de métal… Ces matériaux nobles ont souvent disparu au fil des siècles, effacés par l’usure… ou dérobés de leur lieu d’origine.

Le visage et les mains de ce preux chevalier (†1318) étaient probablement en marbre, tandis que son bouclier et ses épaulettes portaient ses armoiries.

✨ Voilà 160 ans qu’il a intégré le musée de la Porte de Hal, un témoignage impressionnant de l’art et de l’histoire médiévale.

🖼️ Halle Gate, 1826A peek at daily life nearly 200 years ago! 👀This detail from a Paul Vitzthumb engraving shows people ...
13/03/2026

🖼️ Halle Gate, 1826

A peek at daily life nearly 200 years ago! 👀
This detail from a Paul Vitzthumb engraving shows people and routines in front of the Halle Gate.

Notice anything familiar or completely different? 🤔
Share your thoughts below!

© KBR – Detail of an engraving by Paul Vitzthumb

🖼️ La vie quotidienne devant la Porte de Hal en 1826

Un petit voyage dans le temps ! 👀
Voici un détail d’une gravure de Paul Vitzthumb qui montre le quotidien devant la Porte de Hal il y a près de 200 ans.

Les habitudes ont-elles changé aujourd’hui ? 😊
Partagez vos observations en commentaire !

© KBR – Détail d’une gravure de Paul Vitzthumb

🔎 Spotlight on Archduke Albert’s Armor… Part 3The intertwined I and S motifs are sometimes thought to be initials… a sub...
06/03/2026

🔎 Spotlight on Archduke Albert’s Armor… Part 3

The intertwined I and S motifs are sometimes thought to be initials… a subtle tribute to the love of his life. 💘

💡 Can you guess who it was?
Share your answer in the comments and uncover the story behind these entwined letters!

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