Vrijdagmarkt Square
The Vrijdagmarkt Square is located in the Belgian city of Ghent, it can be found next to the Count's Castle. In society, the square is called the Friday Market, which has an area of 1 hectare. Since ancient times, the square has been the center of the social life of the entire city - numerous caravans came here, as well as important trade transactions between local residents and the city authorities and overseas guests took place here.
Short description
The city of Ghent is rich in various architectural monuments, as well as the chic and friendly atmosphere that has prevailed here for many years. It is here that a huge number of historical centers are located, one of which is the Vrijdagmarkt square. There is still a cheerful and noisy atmosphere here, the townspeople participate in various fairs and put up traditional products for sale. On Friday, the main trade runs from 7:30 to 13:00, and on Saturday, the Vrijdagmarkt Square and shopping malls are open from 11:00 to 18:30. On Sundays, there is a bird market in the town square.
Square Features
On the Vrijdagmarkt square there is a large number of historical buildings and sculptures - a monument to Jacob Artevelde, who once led the famous uprising of the people against the Count of Flanders. One of the oldest buildings located on the square is the Toreke House. The building is made in the classical Gothic style and is a real untouched architectural monument, which has been preserved to this day in its pristine condition. However, the most popular among tourists and locals on the Vrijdagmarkt square is the famous beer bar Dulla Griet. This is indeed a historic institution. It was here that a funny tradition arose - the owner of the establishment invented glasses of a special shape with a wooden stand, from which, even when drunk, it is very difficult to pour. People liked the glasses so much that they started taking them home secretly. For this reason, there is still a sign in front of the entrance, which says that visitors must deposit their shoes before entering. The tradition is now formal, but visitors to the landmark and the Vrijdagmarkt square treat it with respect.
