Sint-Veerleplein square, a lovely place to be

There is much to do at Sint-Veerleplein square. You can visit the impressive Castle of the Counts and catch a glimpse of what Ghent was like in medieval times. Or you can simply admire the monument from one of the square’s outdoor cafés and restaurants. Sint-Veerleplein square is surrounded by water: the Lieve canal and the river Lys run behind the buildings. The square is also the ideal starting point to discover the atmospheric Kraanlei and the old Patershol neighbourhood. Do you need to go urgently? Don’t worry: there are public toilets on Sint-Veerleplein square. 

Sint-Veerleplein square was once home to the Sint-Veerlekerk church, of which remains were found during the renovation of the Old Fish Market. This historic site is located at the confluence of the Lieve canal and the river Lys. The Old Fish Market no longer serves as a fish market, but is now home to the Visit Ghent tourist office, among other things. Enter the monumental entrance gate of the Old Fish Market in front of the tourist office. Don’t forget to look up: you’ll see Neptune, as well as a man and a woman representing the rivers Scheldt and Lys respectively.