Anderlecht Gate, Octroi gate in Pentagon, Brussels, Belgium
The Anderlecht Gate exhibits a symmetrical design with stone columns and walls showcasing the precise architectural principles of the 1830s neoclassical period.
Constructed in 1833 under architect Auguste Payen's direction, this gate formed part of the city's toll collection system for goods entering Brussels.
The structure represents the evolution of Brussels' urban development, marking the shift from medieval fortifications to nineteenth-century administrative checkpoints.
Located at the intersection of Boulevard Maurice Lemonnier and Boulevard du Midi, the gate now contains the Brussels Sewer Museum.
The gate's original toll collection offices remain intact, preserving the administrative spaces where taxes on incoming merchandise were calculated and collected.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1833
Architects: Auguste Payen
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Part of: Octroi wall of Brussels
GPS coordinates: 50.84482,4.33877
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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