The Porte de Dunkerque is a city gate located on Avenue Léon Jouhaux, along the banks of the Deûle. It has been listed as a historical monument since November 2, 2004.
A previous gate of Dunkerque, also known as porte de la Barre, was opened in 1672 during the construction of the new Vauban enclosure. The current Porte de Dunkerque was built in the late 1860s as the fortified enclosure was expanded following the 1858 annexation of Wazemmes, Moulins, Esquermes, and Fives. It is the last remaining gate built during that period.
Originally, the structure consisted of two corps de garde and five pillars arranged across the road. Today, only the two corps de garde and two pillars remain. Following the dismantling of the ramparts in the 1920s, the site housed a paving store and now serves as the municipal sports service.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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