Ste Catherine in Bruxelles in Bruxelles-Capitale, Brussels, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Tour Noire
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Zwarte Toren
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Black Tower
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
1. Tour Noire / Zwarte Toren / Black Tower Marker
de la premiere enceinte de la ville
Construite au XIIIe siecle
uit van de eerste stadsomwalling
Gebowd in de XIIIe eeuw
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, Rιgion Bruxelloise (Brussels), in Bruxelles-Capitale. It is in Ste Catherine. It is on Sint-Katelijneplein, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pl Sainte-Catherine 29, Bruxelles, Rιgion Bruxelloise 1000, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolving Bridge / Drehbrόcke des Barques
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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.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
2. Tour Noire / Zwarte Toren / Black Tower and Marker
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 314 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
