Vleeshuis
Vleeshuis
The original Vleeshuis (butcher’s hall) was constructed around 1250. By the start of the 16th century, the Vleeshuis became too small and was in bad condition. The butcher’s guild decided to demolish it and build a new Vleeshuis on the same location.
The new Vleeshuis, twice as big as the old one, was built between 1501 and 1504 with a very stricking facade made of red brick with layers of white sandstone. It’s located near the Vleesmarkt (Meat Market) where the animals used to be slaughtered. Afterwards the meat was transferred to the ground floor of the Vleeshuis where it was sold in 62 stalls. The butcher’s guild also had a chapel, banqueting hall, meeting room and kitchen in the building.
In the 19th century the building was used as an atelier and theatre. In 1899 the city purchased the building. After restoration works, it was turned into a museum. Currently it has a collection of old instruments and items about the history of Antwerp.
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Vleeshuis 1
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Vleeshuis 2
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Vleeshuis 3
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