Sint-Michielsbrug, Stone arch bridge in Ghent, Belgium.
The Sint-Michielsbrug spans across the Leie River with a central bronze statue of Saint Michael the Archangel fighting a dragon.
Architect Louis Cloquet designed this stone structure between 1905 and 1909 to replace an existing rotary bridge at the same location.
The bridge provides direct views of the three medieval towers of Ghent: Saint Nicholas Church, the Belfry, and Saint Bavo Cathedral.
Located next to the Old Post Office building, the bridge connects the Graslei and Korenlei districts through Saint Michael's Street.
From this elevated position, photographers can capture the only unobstructed view of Ghent's complete historical skyline in a single frame.
Location: Ghent
Architects: Louis Cloquet
Address: St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielshelling, 9000 Gent, Belgium 9000 Gent 9000 Gent
Website: https://visit.gent.be/nl/sint-michielsbrug?context=tourist
GPS coordinates: 51.05389,3.72056
Latest update: June 19, 2025 09:55
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Groot Vleeshuis
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Old Post Office
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Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse
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Het Pand
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Tolhuisje
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Organ Sint-Niklaaskerk
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Borluutsteen
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The Angel
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Grasbrug
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Cooremetershuys
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De Kuip
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Hof van Fiennes
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Emile Braun
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