Oude vismijn, Market hall in Sint-Veerleplein, Ghent, Belgium
The Oude Vismijn is a building at Sint-Veerleplein in Ghent located where two rivers meet and houses multiple event spaces today. The structure blends neo-Gothic and Baroque elements, topped with a Neptune statue and featuring a floating platform that extends to the water.
The building originated as a fish market in 1689 and was substantially rebuilt following a major fire in 1872. It underwent another transformation when converted into a contemporary event venue in 2010.
The name reflects its origins as a fish market and still shapes how locals think of this place today. You can feel this commercial heritage in how the building sits by the water and how people move through it.
The building houses several event halls, including a larger space of about 555 square meters that can accommodate hundreds of people at once. Access to the waterfront is direct, and the location is central and easy to reach.
The building features a floating platform that extends directly from the structure into the water, offering direct river access. This allows visitors to view the medieval city from the water, providing a different way to experience Ghent than from the streets.
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