Kanaal der Visserij

Kanaal der Visserij is a canal in East Flanders, Flanders. Kanaal der Visserij is situated nearby to the locality Binnenstad, as well as near the neighborhood Waalse Krook.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castle of the Counts and Saint Michael’s Church.

Castle of the Counts

Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Gravensteen is a medieval castle in the city of Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium. The current castle dates from 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353.

Saint Michael’s Church

Church

Photo: Kneiphof, CC BY 2.5.

Saint Michael's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Ghent, Belgium, built in a late Gothic style. It is known for its rich interior decoration.

Belfry of Ghent

Museum

Photo: Trougnouf, CC BY 4.0.

The Belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium; the other two belonging to Saint Bavo's Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ghent and Waalse Krook.

Ghent

Photo: Steve & Jem Copley, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Ghent is a city in East Flanders in Belgium. Ghent is a city with a population of 265,000 in 2020, with rich history. During the Middle Ages, Ghent was one of the richest and most powerful cities in Europe.