Graslei

Coordinates: 51°3′18″N 3°43′15″E / 51.05500°N 3.72083°E / 51.05500; 3.72083
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Leie river
in the foreground.

Graslei (Dutch pronunciation:

Leie river. The quay opposite of the Graslei is called Korenlei. Both quays were part of the medieval port and are now a cultural and touristic hotspot of the city, with a high concentration of café patios.[1] The site, with its unique row of historical buildings, is a protected cityscape.[2]

History

Laid out along the Leie river, close to the mouth in the Scheldt, the site is considered one of the oldest of Ghent, dating back to the fifth century A.D. when Ghent was the center of the

1913 World's Fair hosted by Ghent.[2]

Panorama

Panoramic view of Graslei. From left to right: Den Witten Leeuw (Graslei no. 6); Graslei no. 7; Den Enghel (Graslei no. 8); Eerste Korenmetershuis (Graslei no. 9); Spijker (Graslei no. 10); Tolhuisje (Graslei no. 11, Tollhouse); Tweede Korenmetershuis (Graslei no. 12); Vrije Schippers Guildhall (Graslei no. 14). There is not any no. 13.

References

  1. ^ "Graslei and Korenlei". visit.gent.be. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Graslei en Korenlei". inventaris.onroerendgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 October 2016.

51°3′18″N 3°43′15″E / 51.05500°N 3.72083°E / 51.05500; 3.72083

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