Day Trip To Ghent, Belgium | Travel Vlog | World Culture Network
Welcome to our Ghent, Belgium vlog. This video is not as much a Ghent travel guide, but more of a Ghent, Belgium travel experience with food, attractions, and tourism that can be explored in 1 day in Ghent.
In this episode of #TheDayTripShow, we take a day trip from Brussels to Ghent, a port city in northwest Belgium. We take a tram to the Ghent Tourist Board office and get off the tram before the Koren Market to walk up the remaining distance.
After collecting a Gent City Cards, we head to the Gravensteen to explore this medieval monument. After a detailed tour, we continue our Ghent Day Trip looking for food. Ghent is shut on Mondays, so we settled for Mc Donald’s. After lunch, we went for a free water tram guided tour to get the gorgeous view of the Graslei in Ghent also known as mini-London.
We also visited St. Bavo’s Cathedral on our Ghent Day Trip. By the end of the day, the Market Square was magically lit up as we rushed for local Belgian Waffles, Belgian Hot Chocolate, and some traditional sugar sweets. We hadn’t explored it all, but our Ghent day trip from Brussels was truly eventful.
We highly recommend day trips from Brussels to both Ghent and Bruges in Belgium.
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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.
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The city of Ghent in Belgium is one of the most beautiful places in the region. The Cathedral Square, the Medieval Castle and the canals are are the most important attractions of this city.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Day 13 29Aug2015 PART 1 Brugge to Ghent, Belgium
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From Brugge to Ghent, Belgium
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Riding highlights include Brugge Dampoort (Dampoort was a gate in the city of Brugge. She was part of the old medieval defensive ring around the city. The port name is still used for the place where they once stood), Wind mills(Windmolens), watching waterskiing on canal, Boy Scout meeting sign, riding group, heading into Ghent
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Ghent at Night | Exploring Belgium | 2017
Spent some time exploring lovely Belgium earlier this year and one of my favorite stops was Ghent.
Ghent is a medieval port city in the Northwest part of the country and it's one of the more popular tourist towns apart from Bruges and Brussels.
I had a great time in Ghent and I can't wait to head back and spend some more time checking out the city.
There is definitely more to do in Bruges if you're looking for touristy stuff but I really loved the vibe in Ghent as there are tons of students there and plenty of different venues, shops, restos, and cafes to check out.
Went out one night with my Canon S120 and decided to film some of the how the place looks once the sun sets!
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Review: Hotel The Boatel, Gent (Ghent), East Flanders, Belgium - May 2019
Review: Hotel The Boatel, Gent (Ghent), East Flanders, Belgium - May 2019.
I stayed on Hotel the Boatel in Gent's Dampoort in May 2019. The hotel as the name suggests is a converted canal boat which is afloat on Gent's Dampoort canal. The hotel is located on the water adjacent to Voorhoutkaai, which is a 5-7 minute walk from Gent Dampoort railway station.
Upon arrival at the hotel, I was greeted by the friendly and chatty owner 'Sven' who showed me to my room, and also assisted with some heavy luggage. There are some quite steep steps, so this is fairly unsuitable accommodation for people with mobility disabilities. I managed fine, albeit using handrails.
The accommodation cost £245 for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
The room (or cabin) that I had, Cabin 1, was decorated to a high-spec, boutique style. There are plug sockets near the bed, a double bed, extra bedding in the wardrobe, table, chairs, radiator and a fan. There is no air-conditioning, but the fan was quite effective at keeping me cool, in an unseasonably warm May.
There is ample storage space in a wardrobe, draws and cupboard, there is a flat-screen TV, free wi-fi throughout the boat, and a private compact bathroom with toilet, shower and sink (as well as some strange noises from the pumping system that the bathroom has to use).
Cabin 1 was actually at water level, so when standing at the port hole you are actually beneath the water level up to around waist height. It was quite nice looking out onto the water. There were some ducks around but I didn't see any fish!
Breakfast was a modest cereal and yoghurt buffet and then a variety of breads, cheeses and jams served by Sven, eggs were also available, but not meat. The food, much of which was home-made was delicious. The coffee was memorably excellent. All in all this was a quirky and different kind of place to stay, quality wise it was excellent with a good personal touch by owner Sven. I would certainly consider staying there again in future.
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From Ghent to Bruges/Brugge on the Kanaal Gent-Oostende
Cruising from the Ghent to Bruges/ Bruegge on the Kanaal Gent-Oostende in July 2016 with Linssen Grand Study 430 Free Spirit. We started at the Jachthaven Merelbeke in Ghent, a quiet and very friendly yacht club but yet close to the city. In Bruges we stayed at the Jachthaven Flandria, a centrally located friendly marina as well .
Ghent, Belgium (part 1)
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.
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A tour in Ghent Belgium, along the canal.
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After we have parked the car in the garage reserved for us, we start our first city walk through the center of Ghent. We are in front of the Sint Michielskerk (Saint Michael's Church), built in the 15th century. The construction work was interrupted during the Huguenot Wars. The tower was not completed later due to a lack of money.
Inside there are paintings by Anthonis van Dyck, Gaspar de Crayer, and other famous painters. As festivities take place, we do not want to disturb anymore.
Now the Sint Michielsbrug (St Michael’s Bridge) lies in front of us. We now get the first idea of why Ghent is also called the Manhattan of the Middle Ages.
Behind the bridge rise the towers of the Sint-Niklaaskerk, the Belfry, and the St. Bavo Cathedral.
To the left, along the Leie, is the Hotel 1898 The Post and next to it the Gildenhuis van de Vrije Schippers. The free skippers acquired the building in 1530, before which it was the guild house of the millers' guild. Today it serves to represent the port of Ghent.
In the past, the shore of the Leie served here as an inland port. Today both the right bank Graslei and the opposite bank Korenlei with their listed houses and a multitude of café terraces are a popular meeting place for locals and tourists.
To the south, we discover a graffiti on the wall of a house, depicting the famous Ghent Altarpiece in St. Bavo's Cathedral.
Passing the Hotel 1898 The Post we reach the Korenmarkt, the main square of Ghent.
We take a look around and try to let the architecture of the individual buildings affect us. Next to the Sint-Niklaaskerk, we discover the Stadshal, the City Pavilion. Due to its unorthodox shape, we want to take a closer look at the hall later.
While we walk in the northern direction, a bus passes by, and we notice that it is a free electric bus for locals and tourists here in Ghent. The turquoise buses are easy to recognize.
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Nachdem wir das Auto in der für uns reservierten Garage untergebracht haben, starten wir unseren ersten Stadtrundgang durch das Zentrum von Gent.
Wir befinden uns direkt vor der Sint Michielskerk (Kirche Sankt Michael), die im 15. Jahrhundert errichtet worden ist. Während der Hugenottenkriege wurden die Bauarbeiten unterbrochen. Der Turm wurde später aus Geldmangel nicht fertiggestellt.
Im Inneren befinden sich Gemälde von Anthonis van Dyck, Gaspar de Crayer und anderer bekannter Maler. Es finden gerade Feierlichkeiten statt, so dass wir nicht weiter stören wollen.
Vor uns liegt nun die Sint Michielsbrug, die St.-Michael-Brücke. Wir bekommen nun einen ersten Eindruck, warum man Gent auch das Manhattan des Mittelalters nennt.
Hinter der Brücke erheben sich die Türme der Sint-Niklaaskerk, des Belfried und der St. Bavo-Kathedrale.
Zur linken Hand, an der Leie entlang, befindet sich das Hotel 'die Post' und daneben das Gildenhuis van de Vrije Schippers. Die freien Skipper erwarben das Gebäude 1530. Davor war es das Zunfthaus der Müllerzunft. Heute dient es Repräsentationszwecken des Genter Hafens.
Ursprünglich diente das Ufer der Leie hier als Binnenhafen. Heute sind sowohl das rechte Ufer Graslei, als auch das gegenüberliegende Ufer Korenlei mit den denkmalgeschützten Häusern und einer Vielzahl von Straßencafés ein beliebter Treffpunkt für Einheimische und Touristen.
In Richtung Süden entdecken wir an einer Hauswand ein Graffiti mit der Darstellung des berühmten Genter Altars in der St.-Bavo-Kathedrale.
Am Hotel 1898 The Post vorbei erreichen wir den Korenmarkt, den Hauptplatz von Gent.
Wir sehen uns um und versuchen die Architektur der einzelnen Gebäude auf uns wirken zu lassen. Neben der Sint-Niklaaskerk entdecken wir die Stadshal, die Stadhalle. Auf Grund der unorthodoxen Form wollen wir die Halle später genauer besichtigen.
Bei unserem Spaziergang in Richtung Norden kommt uns ein Wandelbus entgegen und wir stellen fest, dass es auch hier in Gent einen kostenlosen Elektro-Bus für Einheimische und Touristen gibt. Die türkisfarbenen Busse sind leicht zu erkennen.
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One day in Gent! - Gent - Visit Belgium #24/589
A Belgian Challenge, I would like to visit all 589 Belgian Municipalities. In this video I visit Gent, East Flanders.
I visited Gent with two of my friends, Fabienne & Chloé. We started the day with a 40min boat tour, to have a first impression of the city.
After our boat trip, we had a 'Gentse Waterzooi', which is a typical dish from Gent, with chicken, vegetables and patatoes.
We visited the 'Gravensteen' which is a medieval fortress. They have a beautiful collection.
We walked in the grafitti street of Gent, which I really liked with all the colours. I wouldn't say it's street art, but I have never seen such a colorful street.
We ended our day with a visit to the Saint Bavo's Cathedral. Did you know that you can do some whalespotting in the Cathedral? In 2015 they found a young whale on the bow of a ship entering the port of Ghent. After research was done at the univeristy of Ghent, Leo the whale can now be seen in the cathedral.
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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
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Ghent , Belgium
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.
Three towers mark the skyline of Ghent’s old town – the 14th-century Belfry, St. Nicholas’ Church and Romanesque-Gothic St. Bavo’s Cathedral. The cathedral’s 15th-century altarpiece was painted by Flemish master Jan van Eyck. The Museum of Fine Arts exhibits Flemish and Dutch art, including works by Hieronymus Bosch and Peter Paul Rubens. Contemporary art gallery SMAK has a permanent collection and hosts temporary exhibitions. Boat trips explore the city’s canals, lined with cozy bars, cafes and chocolate shops. Local specialties include waterzooi stew, conical neuzen sweets and jenever, a juniper liqueur.
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Visit Ghent - What to See & Do in Gent, Belgium
If you are heading to Flanders, then you need to visit to visit Ghent (Gent). It is one of the prettiest towns in Belgium and gives you tons of fantastic churches, architecture and a great canal system to tour around.