Ste Catherine in Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

Tour Noire / Zwarte Toren / Black Tower

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023

1. Tour Noire / Zwarte Toren / Black Tower Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Cette tour fait partie
de la premiere enceinte de la ville
Construite au XIII^e siecle

Deze toren maakt deel
uit van de eerste stadsomwalling
Gebowd in de XIII^e eeuw

(English translation:)

This tower was part of the first city walls. Built in the 13th century.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 50° 51.05′ N, 4° 20.988′ E. Marker is in Bruxelles, Brussels. It is in Ste Catherine. Marker is on Sint-Katelijneplein, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bruxelles, Brussels 1000, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolving Bridge / Drehbrücke “des Barques” (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rue du Chien Marin / Zeehondstraat / “Sea Dog” Street (about 180 meters away); Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste au Béguinage / Church of Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage (about 210 meters away); Emile Jacqmain (approx. 0.3 kilometers

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away); Adolphe Max (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Le Passage du Nord / De Noord-Passage / The Northern Gallery / Die Nord-Passage (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Église Saint-Nicholas / De Sint-Niklaaskerk / The Saint-Nicholas Church / Die Sankt Nikolaus-Kirche (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Rue de la Cigogne / Ooievarstraat / “Stork” Street (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bruxelles.

Also see . . . Black Tower (Brussels) (Wikipedia).

Overview: The Black Tower (French: Tour Noire, Dutch: Zwarte Toren) is a medieval tower in central Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the best preserved remains of the first fortifications of Brussels, built at the start of the 13th century. It is notable for being a single medieval tower surrounded by modern-day buildings. This odd sight has made it a popular tourist destination.

(Submitted on May 22, 2023.)

Tour Noire / Zwarte Toren / Black Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023

2. Tour Noire / Zwarte Toren / Black Tower and Marker

Place Sainte Caterine et la Tour Noire image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wilhelm Hoffman A.G., Dresden, circa 1902

3. Place Sainte Caterine et la Tour Noire

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.