On a Sunday, we use the opportunity to take the tram to Gent-Sint-Pieters station. It is the first Sunday of the month, the shops are open for business, and the public transport in Ghent is free! An exemplary service! The tram stop is under the modern buildings which are also part of the station. Only […]
Strolling to the Prinsenhof in Ghent
After our ride on the Wandelbus, we make our way on foot to the Prinsenhof. The Prinzenhof was built in the 14th century as a home for an Italian financier and politician. Later it was transformed into the residence of the Counts of Flanders. At that time, the core of the complex was called Hof […]
Graffiti and City Tour with the Wandelbus in Ghent
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 […]
Gravensteen Castle in Ghent
The mighty Gravensteen Castle in the center of Ghent is one of the largest moated castles in Europe. The origin goes back to a wooden building that was probably built by the Vikings on the remains of a Roman settlement. Philip of Alsace built today’s castle from 1180 to 1200. It was the residence of […]
City Center Walk in Ghent
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 […]
Chambreplus Kriski in Ghent
The central location of the Chambreplus Kriski in Ghent was the motivation for our choice. It is located in the pedestrian zone not far from the Stadthuis, the town hall. Standing in front of the house, we only see the travel agency Kriski. But it quickly turns out that the head of the travel agency […]