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The Dulle Griet ("Mad Meg", named after the Flemish folklore figure Dull Gret) is a medieval large-calibre gun founded in Gent (Ghent). History. One notable bombard used during the Holy Roman Empire period was the "Dulle Griet", which was a large-caliber cannon that belonged to the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. The bombard was forged in.
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De "Dulle Griet" bij de Vrijdagmarkt van Gent. Dulle Griet is een monumentale, ijzeren bombarde in de Belgische stad Gent. Vanwege de oorspronkelijke rode kleur werd het kanon van oudsher ook groten rooden duyvele genoemd. De bombarde stamt uit 1431 en werd waarschijnlijk vervaardigd door Jean Cambier, de grote wapenleverancier van de.
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If all canons had been like this one. Jun 2016 • Friends. Walking along the River Leie in the centre of Ghent, you might come across the oxblood-coloured Big Canon, also nicknamed Mad Meg ("Dulle Griet" in Dutch) or The Big Red Devil on Groot Kanonplein (square of the big canon). This more than 500 years old wrought-iron canon, resting.
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De Dulle Griet is a time-worn old-school pub, with a wonderful old Flemish interior. The selection of beers is impressive too, with more than 400 different special beers, both local & international.. One of the best places in Gent for a nice beer experience. wooden and cozy interior, there are also 7-8 tables outside, the staff is helpful.
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It states that "Dulle Griet", or Mad Meg was never fired, but Wikipedia says it is a medieval bombard that was used by the City in the first half of the 15th century. So you can choose the version to believe. Whichever is correct, it was a bright spot in a short downpour today and is worth a detour if you are in the area.
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You'll probably walk past the Dulle Griet many times whilst looking at Ghent's sights so you'll naturally go and have a look and take some photos. It is situated in the corner of a square set back slightly and right next to the canal. It has a historical meaning but as a monument it is rather bland. Written 28 February 2017.
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Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included. 7. Food & Drink. from . $0.00. per adult. The area. Address. Grootkanonplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium. Belgium, just like Mons Meg, the famous cannon that now resides in Edinburgh Castle. Dulle Griet is named after a woman from Belgian folklore, who is seen on an old painting by Flemish.
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27 reviews of De Dulle Griet "The Dulle Griet (Mad Meg) is situated on the market square in Ghent. Named after a cannon (which is now at the waterside), the bar is one of the best known in Ghent. The bar has a series of rooms running front to back, with the rearmost rooms having some strange and interesting shop window tableaux. There is plenty of brewing memorabilia everywhere, including beer.
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"De Dulle Griet" is located at Vrijdagmarkt, Ghent where Jacob van Artevelde is keeping his eyes on the café. Near the Vrijdagmarkt square there is an artillery piece from the 15th century, "De Dulle Griet".. 9000 Gent tel: +32 (0)9 224 24 55 email: mo: 4:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.
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4 photos. ©Stad Gent - Dienst Toerisme. This impressive cast-iron cannon weighs 12,500 kg and is known in popular parlance as the 'dulle griet' (evil woman). Add to "My Trip". It does have a big mouth but that's as far as the evil goes, as it has never been fired. It was too often used as a rubbish bin or a bed for drunkards (the.
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Dulle Griet, Gent, Belgium. 4,326 likes · 60 talking about this · 31,141 were here. Dulle Griet is een rustig praatcafé middenin het historische hart van.
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The Dulle Griet of Ghent. Dulle Griet is a monumental iron bombard located in the city of Ghent. Because of the original red color, the gun was traditionally also called Rode Duyvele old Flemish for Red Devil. The bombard dates from 1431 and was probably made by Jean Cambier, the major arms supplier to the Duke of Burgundy, Philip the Good.
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Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included. 7. Food & Drink. from . $0.00. per adult. The area. Address. Grootkanonplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium. Full view. Best nearby. Restaurants. 963 within 3 miles.. The "Dulle Griet" was one of the largest cannons available at the end of the Middle Ages. It is said to have been used in a siege of.
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About. De Dulle Griet is a time-worn old-school pub, with a wonderful old Flemish interior. The selection of beers is impressive too, with more than 400 different special beers, both local & international. De Dulle Griet has the biggest choice in terms of beers in Ghent! Duration: 1-2 hours.
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Mar 2016 • Couples. The Groot Kanon is a 12,5000 kg cannon situated along the canal at Groot Kanonplein. According to the information panel near the bridge, this large red coloured cannon has been situated at this location for 425 years but was never used. There are some interesting monuments to see while browsing the streets and canals of Ghent.
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About. De Dulle Griet is a time-worn old-school pub, with a wonderful old Flemish interior. The selection of beers is impressive too, with more than 400 different special beers, both local & international. De Dulle Griet has the biggest choice in terms of beers in Ghent! Duration: 1-2 hours.