along the banks of the old harbor of Ghent, right in the middle of the city. Graslei means 'street of the herbs and vegetables'. Koornlei stands for 'street of the wheat'. Both names indicate that these specific products where traded or stocked in that area. Both streets are lined with beautiful guild houses. This building had very interesting sea serpent and lion sculptures on its gable. This little building served a very important role as the grain counters house. Miles chased the pigeons along the Koornlei - nearly into the canal!
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