Ghent, Belgium
Ghent is one of the largest cities in Belgium. Ghent is famous for its canals and waterways and is also known as a university city of Belgium.
5 o'clock struck, working hours is done and and my brother Raymond said "tara na!". From Antwerp, Ghent is 58 kilometers or an hour drive. Me and my daughter visited him and his wife, Ayen, in April of 2023, it is still cold, and the day is longer. Photo stamps are from 8pm to 9pm and the sun is still out. We were also able to took photos when there are fewer people in the city.
You can get around Ghent through buses and trams. Trams are the most convenient and comfortable way to travel. Ghent has a model tram network connected to a train station.
You can also get around the city by foot or by renting a bicycle. Bicycle is also widely used by most locals in the city. Just research more on Belgian cycling rules.
At our background is the Gravensteen Castle or the "Castle of the Counts". It is built in 1180. Gravensteen was home to the "Count of Flanders" until 1353 and served as a symbol of power in medieval Ghent. The castle now houses the Arms Museum and Museum of Judicial Objects. The museum displays various weapons and other contraptions used for torture and punishment in middle ages.
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| Gravensteen Castle as our background |
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| Lys River |
Belgium as a country is very well known for its:
1. more than 1000 brands of Belgian beers
2. Belgian frites. French fries originated from Belgium and not from France
3. Belgian chocolates
4. Belgian waffles
5. Belgium has 3 official languages - Dutch, French and German
6. Mannequin Pis is Belgium's most famous statue
7. Saxophone originated from Belgium
8. Smurfs came from Belgium
9. Belgium is the heart of Europe
10. incredible architecture and scenic small towns on lakes
Top ten things to visit or do in Ghent:
1. St. Bavo's Cathedral
2. Gravensteen Castle
3. Canal Cruise at Lys River
4. Saint Nicholas Church
5. Vrijdagmarkt Square
6. Korenmarkt Square
7. Museum of Fine Arts
8. Ghent Belfry - tallest in Belgium
9. Try the Belgian beers
10. Great Butcher's Hall (Groot Vleeshuis)
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