Ghent
Any lover of Romanesque architecture
can’t miss Ghent (Gent in Dutch and Gand in French), in northern Belgium. Situated at the confluence of Escalda and Lys rivers, Ghent is one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Belgium. In the 13th century it was an important city in Europe. It is impossible to remain indifferent to so many beautiful buildings, roads, cobbled streets and beautiful waterways, all providing a showcase of medieval wealth and success based on wool imported from England. There are many stunning buildings in Ghent such as the various guilds, the St Jacob’s Church, St Nicholas Church and St Bavo Cathedral. The historic centre of Ghent is on UNESCO tentative list to become World Heritage Site. Ghent is a lively city, small and cozy. Don’t miss the Castle Gravensteen, the St Nicholas Church and the St Bavo Cathedral. Hotels in Ghent
What to visit in Ghent: St Nicholas Church; St Jacob’s Church; Gravenstein Castle; St Bavo Cathedral; Belfry; St Michael’s Church; Museum of Fine Arts;
Restaurants in Ghent
- Greenway Foods Ghent
- Royal India Restaurant
- Roots
- Pizzeria Ristorante Il Fornaccio
- Amadeus Gent
- Seli’s Noodlebar
- Osteria Delicati
- Pakhuis
Transports in Ghent
By train and bus: There are trains and buses to/from several cities in Belgium and Europe.
Maps of Ghent
Map of Ghen
Ghent on Map of Belgium