Quai du Rosaire or Rozenhoedkaai (“Rosary Quay”) in Bruges, ca. 1895–1905 and today. The site dates back to the 12th century, when it was part of the city's outer fortifications. From the 14th century onwards, it served as an important transshipment point for salt. In addition, numerous merchants sold rosaries here in the Middle Ages – many pilgrims visited the nearby Basilica of the Holy Blood – which gave the quay its name.
Interestingly, the house on the left with the two gables (today Hotel Bourgoensch Hof) did not yet exist at the time the photo was taken; it was built shortly thereafter. In fact, many of Bruges' buildings that appear "medieval" today were built in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the course of neo-Gothic historicism.
Today, the Rosenkranzkai is one of the city's most popular photo spots, and several boat tours start from here.
Quai du Rosaire or Rozenhoedkaai (“Rosary Quay”) in Bruges, ca. 1895–1905 and today. The site dates back to the 12th century, when it was part of the city's outer fortifications. From the 14th century onwards, it served as an important transshipment point for salt. In addition, numerous merchants sold rosaries here in the Middle Ages – many pilgrims visited the nearby Basilica of the Holy Blood – which gave the quay its name.
Interestingly, the house on the left with the two gables (today Hotel Bourgoensch Hof) did not yet exist at the time the photo was taken; it was built shortly thereafter. In fact, many of Bruges' buildings that appear "medieval" today were built in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the course of neo-Gothic historicism.
Today, the Rosenkranzkai is one of the city's most popular photo spots, and several boat tours start from here.