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The Vismarkt (Fish Market) in the Magdalena Quarter, southern Bruges, Flanders, Belgium.

 

At first, fish was sold on one of the Markt’s corners, but as the townspeople complained about the stench, the fishmongers were forced to move and sell their wares here. In the covered arcade (1821), specially erected for the purpose of selling fish, fresh seafish was sold, a delicacy that only the rich could afford. Today you can still buy your fresh saltwater fish here every morning from Wednesday to Saturday.

 

Information Source:

www.visitbruges.be/en/vismarkt-fish-market

 

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Uploaded on January 23, 2021
Taken on September 15, 2017