| Laeken Gate | |
|---|---|
| Part of Second City Walls of Brussels | |
| Brussels, Belgium | |
 The Laeken Gate at the end of the 18th century | |
  Laeken Gate  Laeken Gate | |
| Coordinates | 50°51′22″N4°21′18″E / 50.85611°N 4.35500°E |
| Type | City gate |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
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