HAL, PORTe: Bt BRUSSe;IvS : THE SOIvi; RlSMAINING PART OF THIS OLD FORTII^ICATIONS 



OF BRUSSELS 



It was erected in 1381, and two centuries later became the Bastille of Alva during the 

 Belgian "reign of terror." ■ It is a huge square structure, with three vaulted chambers, one 

 above the other. It now contains a museum of weapons. 



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