Although thousands of people pass every day close to this remaining part of the second surrounding wall of Brussels, along the 'petite ceinture' between the Place Louise and the Midi Station, very few of them are conscious of its eventful history.
This fairytale monument, more than 600 years old is in fact the most remarkable witness of the City's medieval past.
After renovation work, the Porte de Hal houses now a permanent presentation dedicated to the medieval City of Brussels.
Don't hesitate to come and learn the history of the building and of City life in the Middle Ages, and at the same time admire the most important items of this rich past !
Opening hours: Tuesdays to Fridays: 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays and feast-days: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Mondays, 1 January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November, and 25 December.
Note: ticket-offices close at 4 p.m.
Access
Metro: Alight at ‘Porte de Hall/Hallepoort’.
Tram
3, 55, 90: alight at ‘Porte de Hall/Hallepoort’.
Bus
27, 48, 365A: alight at Porte de Hall/Hallepoort’.
Parking
Underground (pay) parking on the Bld.de Waterloolaan.
Admission prices: € 5
groups (min. 10 persons), young persons 13-17 years (accompanied by an adult relative): € 4
Free: children under 13 (accompanied by an adult relative),
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