Just incorporated the Bruges' New Hall (Water Hall) into my next novel, "Her Perilous Game." It must have been a jaw-dropping experience for a 14th century merchant to actually bring their goods inside a warehouse on a boat. It certainly makes an impression on our heroine, Christina. Although the structure (sadly) no longer exists, Bruges' fantastic museum, the Historium is located on the site. If you go there, be sure to do the virtual reality tour of medieval Bruges, its definitely worth the price!