|
|
| Europe Travel Home » Traveling to European countries » Traveling to Belgium » Trip to Ghent |
|
Trip to Ghent |
Do you want to visit a place in Belgium which is free of throngs of tourist that flock into the country? The city of Ghent offers you just that, along with a number of medieval attractions that is part of the charm of the city. A Trip to Ghent is taking a walk through the past and landing into present. The city has updated itself with the changing times yet retaining the old world culture that depicts the glorious periods of European history. There is much to see and do, while you are on your way for a trip to Ghent.
Ghent is one of the oldest cities in Belgium, in the middle ages this was famous for its cloth industry. This third largest city of the country is a picturesque place and one of the key attractions is the lack of tourists throng. The combination of historical buildings and monuments with the nightclubs, restaurants of modern times is really unique. The blend of history and modern times with fluidity is beautiful is what makes a trip to Ghent so special.
| The port of the city brings in products from different places around the world. The rich architectural wonders blends into the background and this offers a certain appeal that is irresistible. Trip to Ghent is incomplete without witnessing one of the festivals, the most famous is the street theater festival that is the biggest in Europe. This ten day festival is held at the end of July or the beginning of August and is a gala affair with musicians from all parts of the continent flocking to this place. Other festivals include the Jazz festival, techno festival and the Latino Music festival. |
|
|
The Cathedral of St Bavon is one of the key attractions of Ghent. Made out of brick and granite, this place is evidence of the 13th ,14th and 15th century architecture. The combination of art forms smoothly blends and creates an effect that is quiet unique. The choir was constructed around the 13th or 14th century whereas the main nave and the Gothic tower was built in the 15th century. The Belfry is another must visit on a trip to Ghent, this tower is symbolic of the independence of the city. In the 13th century there was a copper gilded dragon that sat atop the tip of the tower.
The Town hall is the place where the treaty of Ghent was signed in 1576; a visit to this place is like touring through the pages of history, you can smell it in the air of the place. Alter of Ghent, Bijlokemuseum refractory, Cathedral of St Bavon, Graslei, Gravensteen, meat market and the cloth hall are the other attractions of Ghent.
For information on traveling to European countries visit europetravelhub.com.
|
|
|
|
|
