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Ghent 07
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This is another photograph taken at the the Graslei (Grass Quay) in Ghent, Belgium. Depicted is the grain meters house (Coorenmetershuys), situated at 12 Graslei.

In the Middle Ages, the grain meters were charged with measuring the grain that was unloaded in the port of Ghent. This was done by pouring the grain into calibrated bronze vessels that were filled to the brim. The grain meters also determined the amount of grain to be traded in the market.

The original owner of this house is unknown, but the building is (unnamed, however) already mentioned in 1374. The earliest known owners of the building are people with the name Pijnders. In 1540 they bought this property in order to replace their first grain meter house.

The current Baroque stepped gable dates from 1698. The general design of the house still strongly resembles the Gothic and contrasts with the Baroque decorative elements. The facade was restored at the beginning of the 20th century.

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::biffobear
08/15/21 9:41 AM GMT
Nice picture..Lovely buildings...R...
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.luckyshot
08/15/21 12:38 AM GMT
I see from the Gothic clock tower that you were enjoying a mid-afternoon stroll on the Grasslei. This is a wonderful street scene of people relaxing amidst historical buildings. A delightful view - thank you.
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::trixxie17
08/15/21 4:05 PM GMT
Wonderful shot of a city scene Mr. C.
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::tigger3
08/15/21 9:14 PM GMT
This is a beautiful capture of the area, and the building is very impressive with the intricate details of the design. tigs=^..^=
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.Starglow
08/16/21 12:26 AM GMT
Terrific photo of this impressive structure.
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.bfrank
08/16/21 12:49 AM GMT
That is a big wow image, Cornelius! Impressive building!
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::koca
08/16/21 7:36 AM GMT
What a beautiful building and impressive tower, too. Nice one, Cornelius.
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.LynEve
08/16/21 11:27 AM GMT
The detail you capture is always perfect. This is no exception. Such an ancient building and very impressive.
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::Nikoneer
08/17/21 4:25 PM GMT
Here on the northern central plains of the U.S. we are very used to low rolling grassy hills, few trees, and being able to see bad weather coming from a long way off. In the Rocky Mountains it is the tall crags, deep valleys, and mercurial weather that races through. In the forested Appalachians one often only knows the weather that is directly above, seen through the gap in the trees above the road. In New York, tourists are easily identified as those who stand in awe of the tall canyons of steel and glass. In Ghent it may be common to get used to all that history, detail, and fantastic architecture surrounding the inhabitants. We are all a product of our environment, the physical as well as familial, and that is essential when you are a member of Caedes. Each of us has the potential of being ambassadors and tour guides for our respective countries and locales, and I love being able to visit places like Ghent through the eyes and lens of someone like you, Mr. C. It is cheaper and safer than flying there myself.

-nik
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