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The oldest step-roofed façade in the world!

The "Korenstapelhuis" (Graslei) is the oldest building in Ghent (12th century) and also has the oldest step-roofed façade in the world.

It is a textbook example of the Romanesque architectural style. For centuries it was the grain store of the city.

 

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Uploaded on November 24, 2020
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