Brusselpoort, Medieval city gate in Mechelen, Belgium

Brusselpoort is the last remaining city gate of the original twelve entrances in Mechelen's defensive walls and displays Scheldt Gothic architectural style. Today the building houses the collection of De Maan City Puppet Theater.

Mechelen's ramparts were laid out between 1264 and 1268, and the Brusselpoort was built in the 13th century as the tallest of the city gates, hence its name Overste Poort. It is built of Doornikse stone, raised around 1400 with lighter Balegemse stone. In the 16th century the towers were lowered and the roof rebuilt in its present form.

Over the centuries, the gate served multiple purposes including a police station, youth center, toll collection point, and artist workshop. Alfred Ost used these spaces for his creative work at one point.

The gate stands where the R12 ring road meets the Hoogstraat, on the edge of Mechelen's historic centre. It is not accessible to visitors, so plan to view it from the street; the MUSEUM banner and the two dark spires are visible from the road.

The gate's nickname Overste Poort means "Superior Gate", a reference to its exceptional height above Mechelen's other gates, not to the ground it stands on. It is built of Doornikse stone, with lighter Balegemse stone added around 1400.