Tolhuisje, Historic toll house on Graslei, Ghent, Belgium
The Tolhuisje stands between larger medieval buildings along the Graslei waterfront, featuring a traditional gable roof and bright blue accents on its facade.
Built in 1682, this structure collected tolls from merchants until 1734, controlling the commercial activities at the port of medieval Ghent.
The building demonstrates the economic infrastructure of Ghent's maritime trade, reflecting how taxes were collected during the city's commercial peak.
Located centrally along the Graslei, the structure now functions as a small café where visitors can experience the interior of this protected monument.
The side walls of this building, recognized as the smallest house in Ghent, are actually the exterior walls of the adjacent Korenstapelhuis and Tweede Korenmetershuis.
Location: Ghent
Inception: January 1, 1682
Address: 11 Graslei 11
GPS coordinates: 51.05473,3.72088
Latest update: July 12, 2025 14:09
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