Sashuis, Floodgate house at Minnewater, Belgium
The Sashuis stands as a stone structure at the edge of Minnewater, controlling water levels through its integrated system of gates and mechanisms.
Built in 1519, this floodgate house regulated water flow between Bruges canals and Minnewater lake, supporting medieval maritime trade and water management.
The Sashuis represents Belgian engineering heritage as a protected monument, illustrating historical water management techniques that shaped urban development in Flanders.
Visitors can view the Sashuis while walking along Minnewater Park paths, with the building located near Sint Janshospital and Begijnhof historical sites.
The mechanism inside the Sashuis prevented flooding by adjusting water levels between different canal sections, maintaining Bruges navigation system for centuries.
Location: Bruges
Inception: 1519
Website: https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/82243
Address: 14 Wijngaardplein 8000 Brugge
Website: https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/82243
GPS coordinates: 51.20048,3.22379
Latest update: May 27, 2025 16:27
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