St Michael's Bridge is a stone arch bridge in the center of the Belgian city of Ghent. The bridge crosses the River Lys, on the south side of the Graslei and the Korenlei. The current monumental bridge was built in the period 1905-1909, after the establishment of the station building. Both St Michael's Bridge and the Old Post Office are creations of architect Louis Cloquet. Previously, there was a flat swing. The bridge is part of the street St. Michael Helling. From the bridge has been northward view of the Graslei and Korenlei, and in the distance the Counts. Eastbound bridge gives the typical view of the three towers of Ghent: St. Nicholas Church, the Belfry of Ghent and Saint Bavo Cathedral. On the southwest side is St Michael's Church. The bridge was protected in 1983 as a monument.
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