Saint Michael's Bridge
Neo-Gothic bridge of St. Michael is located east of the church of St. Nicholas. This is the most famous bridge in the city. It offers an extraordinary view of the wonderful medieval churches and canals that are the city's landmark. From here you can see three impressive towers of Ghent: Saint Bavo's Cathedral, the bell tower, the church of St. Nicholas, and the oldest city marina, Tussen Bruggen (Flam. between the bridges).
On one of the lanterns illuminating the bridge you can see a bronze sculpture of Saint Michael with a dragon writhing at his feet. This sculpture depicts the biblical parable about Saint Michael, who drives out of heaven a dragon led by evil spirits.
During the season, boats full of tourists depart from the Graslei and Korenlei marinas and ply the city's canals. The journey, lasting approximately 30 minutes, through the canals that cross Ghent, allows you to get to know this beautiful city from a different perspective.
On one of the lanterns illuminating the bridge you can see a bronze sculpture of Saint Michael with a dragon writhing at his feet. This sculpture depicts the biblical parable about Saint Michael, who drives out of heaven a dragon led by evil spirits.
During the season, boats full of tourists depart from the Graslei and Korenlei marinas and ply the city's canals. The journey, lasting approximately 30 minutes, through the canals that cross Ghent, allows you to get to know this beautiful city from a different perspective.
Guild houses
From the 10th to the 19th century, an important inland port of Ghent was located here. During the years of prosperity, the various guilds built their houses at Graslei, the wharf on the right side of the Leie River, and at Korenlei, the marina on the left side of the river. Then, port activities were moved to the north of the city. d X do XIX wieku w tym miejscu znajdował się ważny port śródlądowy Gandawy. W latach świetności różne gildie budowały swoje domy przy Graslei, czyli nabrzeżu leżącym po prawej stronie rzeki Leie, oraz przy Korenlei, przystani po lewej stronie rzeki. Następnie działalność portową przeniesiono na północ miasta.
Along the Graslei you can admire the restored houses of the guilds of sailors and those who weighed grain. The most famous are: at number 14, built of sandstone, the Gildehuis van Vrije Schippers (house of the Guild of Free Seamen), at no. 12-13 is the 17th-century Coorenmeterhuis (grain weighing house), at no. 11 the Renaissance Tolhuisje (duty collection place), and at no. 10 Romanesque Spijker (grain warehouse).
Number 8 is the magnificent house of Den Enghel (once the house of the Guild of Stonemasons and Masons). Its name comes from the angel with a banner decorating the facade. At the northern end of Graslei there is the Groentemarkt (vegetable market), from which it is not far to Gravensteen Castle. This charming corner located in the center of Ghent is a place full of charm and wonderful architecture. Extremely popular among tourists.
Number 8 is the magnificent house of Den Enghel (once the house of the Guild of Stonemasons and Masons). Its name comes from the angel with a banner decorating the facade. At the northern end of Graslei there is the Groentemarkt (vegetable market), from which it is not far to Gravensteen Castle. This charming corner located in the center of Ghent is a place full of charm and wonderful architecture. Extremely popular among tourists.