At first glance, Poppegang is an ordinary dead-end street, whose name is a reference to a doll seller from the 19th century. But there is more to the story. The historical name of this very old street is or Draeckstraetien, or “dragon alley”. Indeed, legend says this is where the great Saint Gaugericus vanquished the dragon that was sowing terror in the lands of the future city of Brussels. Be on your guard then if you find yourself nearby. And carry your extinguisher.Poppegang - 19 rue du Marché aux Fromages
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