Korenmarkt, Brussels

Korenmarkt, Brussels (Belgium)

Korenmarkt is a city square in the historic center of Ghent Belgium. Located between the Leie river and St. Nicholas Church it is one of the citys most important and famous tourist locations. The square is surrounded by several historic buildings which today house bars restaurants and terraces. It is a pivotal location of the annual Gentse Feesten cultural festival. The Korenmarkt connects Ghents two busiest shopping streets Veldstraat and Kortemunt from south to north. From west to east it connects St. Michaels Bridge over the Leie river with St. Nicholas Church. The western side gives access to the Leie waterfront notably the Graslei.