Vismarkt
Vibrant activity set against a backdrop of history
Market people shout their sales slogans, townspeople and students buy their lunch at the Korenbeurs or poke a fork in their chips or kibbeling.The Vismarkt is city bustling at its best.
Fish and more
You’ll certainly catch a whiff of it as you stroll across the grey cobblestones at dusk, amongst the seagulls and pigeons. The Vismarkt has been the place where fish is traded since the 15th century. These days, there’s much more on offer here: on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the square is filled with stalls selling fish, meat, bread, vegetables, fruit and much more. If you want value for money, head to the market. After all, where else can you get a bag full of apples for a euro, or two punnets of strawberries for the price of one?
Korenbeurs
On the west side of the market square stands a magnificent, neoclassical façade. The Korenbeurs was once a grain exchange. The market hall behind the façade consists of a huge cast-iron structure with lots of glass. All that glass lets in plenty of light; a prerequisite for being able to assess the grain properly and avoid being cheated right under your nose. The Korenbeurs features in the Top 100 Dutch UNESCO monuments. These days, it houses a supermarket. As a result, the building remains a trading centre, albeit with a contemporary twist. Read more about the Korenbeurs.
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