I visited once briefly on a work trip some dozen years ago, don’t remember much, and have oftentimes said I should return to check out more. You certainly made it look and sound inviting. Who can pass up being served drinks by Santa’s brother?
I can highly recommend Ghent too, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage city Bruges, which is only a 45 minutes drive away from Ghent. (Blog post will be released soon 🙂 ).
I wouldn’t of considered Ghent as a short break destination but your article shows how pretty it is and there is plenty to do. Thanks for the information.
Wir haben mit unserem (Schul-)Niederländisch-Kurs regelmäßig Holland und Belgien erkundet. Das war eine tolle Zeit. Mein lebhaftestes Erlebnis an Gent hat jedoch nichts Geschichte zu tun, es ist vielmehr ein einstürzendes Bett, auf das sich meine Freundin und ich nach einem langen Sightseeing-Tag geworfen haben : ) Glücklicherweise gab es noch ein freies Zimmer!
Na da hattet ihr dann ja richtig Glück, dass es noch ein freies Bett gab. Sowas ist mir noch nie passiert. Dass dies in Erinnerung bleibt kann ich mir lebhaft vorstellen.
I haven’t been to Belgium but I would love to go sometime. I will definitely visit Ghent when I am there as well. I love the shot of Werregarenstraat, I like seeing good graffiti.
Gent is indeed very beautiful and also not far from where I currently study 🙂
Great and yes, Ghent is so beautiful. In Ghent we´ve seen so many students. If I remember it right there are 60 000 students in Ghent.
Ha New York of the Middle ages – I love that name! Definitely adding this to my bucket list, cheers
If you add Ghent to your bucket list don´t forget Bruges. 😉 It´s close to Ghent and as beautiful. I will soon have an article about Bruges too.
Hmmm…beautiful old buildings, great beer, cool newer art. I think Ghent will do! Love the shot of Graffitistreet, very pretty.
Thanks, Dave.
I visited once briefly on a work trip some dozen years ago, don’t remember much, and have oftentimes said I should return to check out more. You certainly made it look and sound inviting. Who can pass up being served drinks by Santa’s brother?
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My brother biked through Gent on one of his races, and he highly recommended it – I will have to rethink my plans on my next layover.
I can highly recommend Ghent too, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage city Bruges, which is only a 45 minutes drive away from Ghent. (Blog post will be released soon 🙂 ).
Ghent is more lovely than I realized. Thanks for sharing your photos and tips!
We have a Ghent neighborhood in my home city of Norfolk, VA. Ghent Belgium looks much lovlier.
Oh, really? Sounds interesting.
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I’d love to visit Ghent. To me, the name evokes old world elegance.
You will find a lot of old world elegance. 😀
you make it look quite special! Thanks for sharing – another city I should get to!
You definitely should. 😀 We can highly recommend Ghent.
Very interesting spot. Thank you for sharing!
I wouldn’t of considered Ghent as a short break destination but your article shows how pretty it is and there is plenty to do. Thanks for the information.
You´re welcome. There is indeed a lot to do and see. 🙂
Wir haben mit unserem (Schul-)Niederländisch-Kurs regelmäßig Holland und Belgien erkundet. Das war eine tolle Zeit. Mein lebhaftestes Erlebnis an Gent hat jedoch nichts Geschichte zu tun, es ist vielmehr ein einstürzendes Bett, auf das sich meine Freundin und ich nach einem langen Sightseeing-Tag geworfen haben : ) Glücklicherweise gab es noch ein freies Zimmer!
Na da hattet ihr dann ja richtig Glück, dass es noch ein freies Bett gab. Sowas ist mir noch nie passiert. Dass dies in Erinnerung bleibt kann ich mir lebhaft vorstellen.
Sounds like a great place.
It is. We enjoyed our stay at Ghent a lot. Altough there are quite some visitors it doesn´t feel too crowded.
I also loved Ghent 🙂 My favorite city in Belgium. Nice pics 😉
I totally understand why Ghent is your favorite city in Belgium. 😀
I haven’t been to Belgium but I would love to go sometime. I will definitely visit Ghent when I am there as well. I love the shot of Werregarenstraat, I like seeing good graffiti.
Walking through the Werregarenstraat is interesting. But watch out: There are some graffitis not appropriate for children. 😉 (It´s not that bad…)
I always loved this town. I use to do trips with my family when I was younger since I lived nearby.
It stays a beautiful place!
Ghent and Bruges too are special cities in Europe. I´m kind of jealous you lived close by. 😉
I love those old Belgian towns. And with those Veggie Days and tiramisu jenever I feel a return trip coming on…
Let us know about it, especially how you liked the Tiramisu jenever. 😀
I love the graffiti street in the middle of such a beautiful old city! Very cool stuff.