Vrijdagmarkt
The large famous Markt of Gent and the home to history and stunning architecture.
Vrijdagmarkt
The large famous Markt of Gent and the home to history and stunning architecture.
Langemunt (Shopping Street)
We will cross this street on our way to the castle.
Gravensteen
The Counts of Flanders castle is one of the city oldest buildings and a witness of the power of the Flemish counts since the medieval time. We will figure out togther why there is a pillar in front of it and what building has the most beautiful baroque faced in the city.
St. Veerleplein
The most beautiful baroque facade in Gent is hidden here together with the public entertainment of the medieval time.
Het Groot Vleeshuis
The velvet class food market of Ghent. A rich place of Spanish heritage since Flanders was under the monarch of Castilla, Spain. Guess what kind of food inside it?
't Galgenhuis
The vegetable market and the oldest bar in town where you can enjoy some heritage craft beers of Ghent.
Graslei and Korenlei
When the city extended and swallowed the old port, two architecture styles occupied the new waterfront instead of the old port and the walls. We enjoy teamwork in a speed course of distinguishing Gothic and Baroque.
St Michael's Bridge
On this bridge, we will stretch the fact of widespread of Archangel st. Michael all over Belgian cities.
Korenmarkt
The vivid main square of the city. An enormous palace occupies the north end of it. we will visit it inside and explore it.
Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
The historical tower of the town of 91, high where the city treasures were saved. This tower sums the architecture styles of the town together with the Roeland clock that we will explore togther. It is optional to climb the 350 steps to the top.
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
Two different styles of two different eras with a strong presence of the influence of Charles V. We will understand further why his sculpture is whiter than the rest.
Geeraard de Duivelsteen (The Castle of Gerald the Devil)
The castle was never visited by Gerard the devil but most important used for several functions through time and today it is a famous art gallery.