Graffiti and City Tour with the Wandelbus in Ghent - Belgium 4K Travel Channel
Near our accommodation, the Werregarenstraat branches off from Hoogpoort to the north. The Werregarenstraat is a narrow alley surrounded by high stone walls. Only in the middle, there is a fence, which opens the view to the Hof van Rijhove, a listed house with a mostly original garden from the 15th century.
On the walls of the Werregarenstraat, graffiti painting is allowed. An ideal training ground for young artists.
Due to the changeable weather, we are still undecided about what we should do. Therefore we decide to buy some small things first.
Opposite the St Nicholas' Church, the Metselaarshuis with the figures on the stepped gable catches our eye. It is the guild house of the stonemasons from the 16th century.
Right around the corner is the Veldstraat, a shopping street with department stores. Yet, we are surprised to find only a few people in the pedestrian zone on a Saturday at quarter to ten.
After we have finished running your errands, we walk through various alleys to St. Bavo's Cathedral to visit the Ghent altar. It is in a shielded side chapel. Since an extra entrance fee is required and filming is not allowed, we do not visit it. Only a small view through a crevice we can throw at it.
Frustrated by the weather and the film ban, we decide to get a better overview of the city. We make a round tour with the Wandelbus. The Wandelbus drives on a fixed route with stops every few hundred meters. The bus stops only when someone wants to get on or off the bus. Very exemplary is its electric drive and that the Wandelbus can be used free of charge. As a result, this reduces the individual car traffic of tourists and locals.
The journey first leads south to the Kouter, a large square. On Sundays, it is the venue of the flower market.
Afterward, we drive north, past castle Grafenstein near the Prinzenhof, and further to the Vrijdagmarkt.
We notice that especially in the northwest of Gravensteen Castle there are a lot of restaurants and bars and this area is very touristic.
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In unmittelbarer Nähe unserer Unterkunft zweigt die Werregarenstraat vom Hoogpoort in Richtung Norden ab.
Die Werregarenstraat ist eine schmale Gasse, die von hohen Steinmauern eingefasst ist. Nur in der Mitte gibt es einen Zaun, der den Blick auf den Hof van Rijhove, ein Denkmalgechütztes Haus mit größtenteils originalem Garten aus dem 15. Jahrhundert, freigibt.
Die Wände der Gasse sind offenbar für Graffitibemalungen freigegeben. Für Nachwuchskünstler offenbar ein ideales Übungsgelände.
Auf Grund des wechselhaften Wetters sind wir noch unentschlossen, was wir unternehmen sollen. Deshalb beschliessen wir erst einal ein paar Kleinigkeiten zu kaufen.
Gegenüber der St. Nikolauskirche fällt uns das Metselaarshuis mit den Figuren auf den Treppengiebeln ins Auge. Es ist das Zunfthaus der Steinmetzeaus dem 16. Jahrhundert.
Gleich ums Eck beginnt die Veldstraat, eine Einkaufstrasse mit entsprechenden Kaufhäusern. Allerdings überrascht uns, dass an einem Samstag um Viertel vor Zehn in der Fußgängerzone kaum jemand unterwegs ist.
Nach unseren Besorgungen gehen wir durch diverse Gassen weiter zur St.-Bavo-Kathedrale, um den Genter Altar zu besichtigen. Er ist in einer Seitenkapelle untergebracht, die fast blickdicht abgeschirmt ist. Da extra Eintrittsgeld verlangt wird und filmen nicht erlaubt ist, verzichten wir auf den Besuch. Nur einen kleinen Blick durch einen Spalt können wir darauf werfen.
Frustriert vom Wetter und dem Filmverbot beschliessen wir eine Rundfahrt mit dem Wandelbus zu machen, um einen besseren Überblick über die Stadt zu erhalten. Der Wandelbus verkehrt auf einem festgelegten Rundkurs. Alle paar hundert Meter sind Haltestellen, an denen aber nur gehalten wird, wenn jemand aus- oder zusteigen möchte. Sehr vorbildlich ist sein Elektroantrieb und dass er kostenlos benutzt werden darf. Damit wird der Individualverkehr der Touristen mit eigenem Auto stark reduziert.
Die Fahrt führt zuerst in den Süden zum Kouter, einem großen Platz. Hier findet Sonntags der Blumenmarkt statt.
Danach geht es in den Norden, an Burg Grafenstein vorbei in die Nahe des Prinzenhofs und weiter zum Vrijdagmarkt.
Uns fällt auf dass speziell in Nordwesten von Grafenstein sehr viele Restaurants und Bars angesiedelt sind und dieser Bereich stark touristisch geprägt ist.
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ING Running Tour Gent
Stadscorrida van 10 km door het hystorische centrum van Gent met start en aankomst op de Vrijdagmarkt.
Solo Travel to Ghent, Belgium
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Everything was shot on the Iphone X using a gimbal. I chose to visit Ghent, Belgium because I was told it was a very beautiful city with canals running through it. And that I cant just go to Belgium and not see Ghent.
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Ghent - Belgium
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe. Today it is a busy city with a port and a university.
The municipality comprises the city of Ghent proper and the towns of Afsnee, Desteldonk, Drongen, Gentbrugge, Ledeberg, Mariakerke, Mendonk, Oostakker, Sint-Amandsberg, Sint-Denijs-Westrem, Sint-Kruis-Winkel, Wondelgem and Zwijnaarde. With 240,191 inhabitants in the beginning of 2009, Ghent is Belgium's second largest municipality by number of inhabitants. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 1,205 km2 (465 sq mi) and has a total population of 594,582 as of 1 January 2008, which ranks it as the fourth most populous in Belgium. The current mayor of Ghent, Daniël Termont, leads a coalition of the sp.a, Open VLD and Pro Gent.
Every year the ten-day-long Ghent Festival (Gentse Feesten in Dutch) is held. About two million visitors attend every yearArchaeological evidence shows human presence in the region of the confluence of Scheldt and Lys going back as far as the Stone Age and the Iron Age.[4] Most historians believe that the older name for Ghent, 'Ganda', is derived from the Celtic word 'ganda' which means confluence. There are no written records of the Roman period but archaeological research confirms that the region of Ghent was further inhabited.
When the Franks invaded the Roman territories (from the end of the 4th century and well into the 5th century) they brought their language with them and Celtic and Latin were replaced by Old Dutch.
Around 650 Saint Amand founded two abbeys in Ghent: the Saint Peter Abbey and the St. Bavo's Abbey. The city grew from several nuclei, the abbeys and a commercial centre. Around 800 Louis the Pious, son of Charlemagne, appointed Einhard, the biographer of Charlemagne, as abbot of both abbeys. In 851 and 879 the city was however attacked and plundered twice by the Vikings.
The city recovered and flourished from the 11th century on. Until the 13th century Ghent was the biggest city in Europe after Paris; it was bigger than London, Cologne or Moscow.[citation needed] Within the city walls lived up to 65,000 people. Today, the belfry and the towers of the Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church are just a few examples of the skyline of the period.
The rivers flowed in an area where a lot of land was periodically inundated. These richly grassed 'meersen' (water-meadows: a word related to the English 'marsh', but not meaning exactly the same: a 'meers' is not permanently under water) were ideally suited for herding sheep, the wool of which was used for making cloth. In fact, Ghent was, during the Middle Ages, the most important city for cloth.
EATING Our Way Through GHENT. (Canadians Try Belgian Food)
We had so much fun in Ghent. What an amazing city. If you're looking for things to do in Ghent look no further. We try the best Belgian Food from fries, to waffles to delicious beer. Come explore the city with us.
In this vlog, we spent the day exploring Guent, a city full of history, culture, great food, and of course, Beer. The old city of Ghent (in Flemish Gent; in French Gand) is a picturesque muddle of alleyways rimmed by quaint steeple-roofed buildings running along pretty canals. Along with Bruges, Ghent is Belgium's star architectural attraction, but unlike Bruges, it comes without the tour bus hordes. A walk through town on a summer's evening, when most of the important buildings are illuminated, is an unforgettable experience, as is a canal boat ride down the many branches of the Scheldt and Leie Canals that intersect the city. For history-lovers and architecture fans, Ghent can't be beaten, plus its lack of tourists makes it a great place to get to grips with modern local Flemish culture.
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Ghent is a port city in northwest Belgium, at the confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers. During the Middle Ages it was a prominent city-state. Today it’s a university town and cultural hub. Its pedestrianized center is known for medieval architecture such as 12th-century Gravensteen castle and the Graslei, a row of guildhalls beside the Leie river harbor.
One of the great things about this city (the third most populous in Belgium, with 250,000 inhabitants) is that it’s managing to reinvent itself at the edges. Parts of the city centre are now awash with rib joints and places offering the waterzooi chicken soup – the famous local speciality that nobody actually makes at home – but young people are starting up new bars and clubs in outer neighbourhoods such as Sint-Amandsberg, Gentbrugge and Muide.
Mostly known for its key role in European Union administration, the small nation of Belgium might leave you surprised by its rich and gorgeous heritage. It boasts a number of fascinatingly historic cities packed with medieval and Art Nouveau architecture and famous for their long traditions in arts, fashion and fine dining. If you've seen the best of them, the Belgian countryside offers anything from sandy beaches to the densely forested hills and ridges of the Ardennes.
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EXPLORING GHENT, BELGIUM - Belgian Fries + Castles
Traveling to the town of Ghent, Belgium, we explore this city and the castles in it. We also get to try the famous Ghent Cuberdons as well as the famous Belgian Fries!
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A MAGICAL NIGHT IN GHENT (POLÉ POLÉ)
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Ryan Goes To Ghent, Belgium
After Amsterdam I took a bus to Gent/Ghent, Belgium. While I was taking a bus there a car crashed into the bus and then into the divider which is what you see in the start of the video. I loved my time in this city and the architecture was beautiful and the beer was amazing. If I go back to Europe I will make another stop here.
Ghent, Belgium: The City of Flowers
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Trendy vibrant Ghent should be on everyone's Belgium bucket list
We loved Ghent from the moment we boarded a tram outside Gent-Sint-Pieters train station to make our way to Tine and Fabio's place, our Couchsurfing hosts for the next three nights. The city was beautiful and that always helps, but their seemed to a buzz about the city and the locals on the tram were incredibly friendly. They could see us looking out the windows and checking maps to make sure we didn't miss our stop. A few must have overheard Sarah and I talking and made it a point to ensure we got off at the right place, Gravensteen, the Castle of the Counts.
Despite the fact we were running out of a little travel momentum having spent almost 12 months on the road, Ghent proved to be one of the highlights of our global adventure. It's a truly beautiful city, but we've been to many places equally as attractive and not felt the same. More often than not it's the people that set cities apart, and in Ghent we met some people who we hope will remain friends for many years to come. Fabio and Tine are two of the nicest people you could possibly meet, so generous and inviting. They opened their doors to us and treated us like long lost friends, and were especially wonderful with Jack. They are a young professional couple with their whole lives ahead of them, and I really hope they succeed at whatever it is they choose to do with their lives. I have no doubt they will.
Apart from our Couchsurfing hosts and the friendly, helpful locals, the city itself is exceptional. It's probably a slight step below Bruges in terms of beauty, but that's no slight given Bruges is virtually an open air museum, an immaculately preserved medieval city. But there's no comparison when it comes to soul with Ghent blowing Bruges away. You can walk out the front door first thing in the morning and do nothing other than walking the streets and soaking up the atmosphere until late into the evening and be happy. There's a fantastic cafe/restaurant/bar scene that made me think of Melbourne, and despite the chilly weather, there were people everywhere just looking happy and content.
If it wasn't for the bitterly cold winter weather I could live there no problems. It ticks every box - great social scene, cool shops, beautiful city - I'm just not sure I could hack spending 8 months of every year rugged up to fend off the cold.
Anyway, here's a list of a few things we got up to during our stay:
- AMADEUS RIBS and BALLS AND GLORY: If you go to Ghent you have to eat at both of these establishments. If you get takeaway from Amadeus you'll get so many ribs you won't be able to eat them all in one sitting, while Balls And Glory is a simple concept serving flavour-filled meatballs on salad with seasonal greens or stoemp with gravy. Delicious!
- ST BAVO'S CATHEDRAL, ST NICHOLAS' CHURCH AND THE BELFRY: Three enormous buildings and towers in the middle of the old town that defines Ghent. Climb the Belfry for great photos over Ghent, or get a lovely shot of all three from St Michael's Bridge. St Bavo's is also home of The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, a masterpiece painting by Jan Van Eyck. If you're an art fan it's not to be missed.
GRAVENSTEEN (CASTLE OF THE COURTS): We didn't go inside because we're over castles, but if you're into them this one is apparently quite cool with a unique history.
KORENLEI, GRASLEI AND ST MICHAEL’S BRIDGE: Two absolutely gorgeous riverside streets lined with amazing architecture connected by the beautiful St Michael's Bridge. Get your typical get photos from here including the Three Towers of Ghent.
PATERSHOL: A lovely quiet area of town that was once avoided like the plague but is now a trendy, upmarket suburb within the Old Town. I'm sure every major city has stories of former neglected areas that are now more expensive than anywhere else!
GHENT TOWN HALL: A fascinating building that is half Gothic, half Renaissance. We didn't go inside but you can explore what is apparently a fascinating interior.
GRAFFITI STREET AND GHENT STREET ART: Werregarenstraat is where local street artists can come and show off their craft. However while it's very colourful and a huge departure from the look of the rest of the city, the artwork isn't exactly mind-blowing. There is the odd extraordinary painting, but on the whole it's just people painting over the top of each other non-stop.
There so much more to see and do, and I encourage everyone to go. You can do day trips from Brussels or Bruges, but I believe that would be doing the city a disservice. Go and stay for a few nights and really get to know the city. You won't be disappointed.
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Port of Ghent - Gentse haven
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Ghent (Gent) old tram (Belgium)
In Gent there are 2 types of tram, old and new. This isn't the best tram system I have been on, the trrams are slow, and it doesn't go much further than the town center. The new trams are dull, the old ones look very old on the outside. Their motors have been VF modded and they sound like a geared lift, very loud. They sound like that Marryat Scott motor room I went in.
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02 - Backpacking Belgium: Flanders & Brussels
Journeying across Flanders enjoying Belgian beer, waffles, and chocolate in Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, and Brussels.
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Belgium is certainly an incredible country, unique at that. As far as language divide goes, it reminds me of Canada, where English is one language of the nations, while French is the second. Same goes for Belgium in its own way. One side, Flanders in the north, speaks Dutch, while the other side, Walloon in the south, speaks French with Brussels the sandwiched capital sits in between the two (It’s mostly speaks french).
Coming from Rotterdam, we started with a night stay in Antwerp at another Airbnb whom we met up with around 6pm due to work schedule. For several hours we threw our bags in a locker and explored the city on foot. Antwerp didn’t get too much of a good rep from some people I spoke to, but I think it’s an incredible city. Public transportation sucks asshole there as it is always crammed and never runs on time. Other than that the city is great, the city center is beautiful and the skyline from the other side of the river is incredible. One thing that blew me away was the mile long pedestrian tunnel that lies under the river. It was built in the 1930’s and is in my opinion, one of the most amazing things I’ve ever experienced, thanks to my travel companion.
Next stop was Bruges but before I get into that, I find it ridiculous how much a train ticket costs between age 26-55. A train ticket at 27 vs. 25 is fucking drastic. I payed $25 for a one way to Bruges from Antwerp after the ticket agent explained the age thing and after I said my girlfriend is 25 years old, she only paid $6. What in the actual fuck? Anyways we arrived in Bruges, took the bus to our next Airbnb where our host awaited our arrival and took us into his home. While we really were anxious about Bruges, we were turned off at how expensive it was due to the heavy flow of mass tourism. I personally hate places that get ruined like that, and can say Ashley agreed. I wasn’t too proud of buying a large bowl of Friets for 4 Euro just to avoid an overly expensive 10 Euro pizze that barely fed me. But aside from that the city is gorgeous and you can get away with really cheap 2-4 Euro beers in some of the local pubs (Priests ass, trappist bar, and Beert’j)
Next stop was possibly one of my favorite cities so far, and that is Ghent. Ghent in my eyes is a mashup of a big city with village charm. A pinch of tourism on a plate of local vibe. I love it. But our Airbnb and host was a huge contribution to this incredible 2 night stay. Originally, I had though of a day after realizing how gorgeous it was. Then I convinced both of us to go for two nights and don’t regret it. Unlike Bruges where we were slightly dissapointed, we unexpecetly had an incredible expectation of Ghent where we had a great view of the skyline and beyond. Our host allowed us to use his kitchen for breakfast to help with the budget and local pasta was 4-5 Euros per plate of delicious spagetti. The canal system and old town center is great for slow walks.
The last city in Belgium for my little companion was the bi-lingual capital city of Brussels. People who expect a city like Paris and Rome really don’t appreciate Brussels. And a lot of people don’t appreciate Brussels as a city to spend time in. But for me, I loved Brussels, and staying in an apartment in Brussels for 5 days really made me feel like I lived there. I live in a small town where I can appreciate a small town vibe. But I forever remain a city guy at heart and Brussels is great. What I really do like about Brussels is the different eras there are in the city. The city centre 13th century, some buildings 1800’s, and most places the golden age of the 50’s while still giving off that European charm most cities have.
Ashley left for the U.S. on a Saturday morning and the goodbyes were incredibly hard knowing the long term separation and the incredible time we had. After I headed back to the apartment the realization hit that I was on my own as was tough. Hence why I stayed in all day to prepare for the solo journey ahead of me. To be continued onto Wallonia...
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Dashcam Experiment | Visiting Ghent
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