Ghent
・Beautiful cityscape along the canal
・Strong medieval fortress
【City description】
It is the third largest city in Belgium. Like Bruges, it is a city located in western Belgium that once flourished in the textile industry. Today, it is still a thriving student city. In the city you can see one of the Belfry Groups of France and Belgium, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Belgium’s 7 hidden treasures. Although there is a long distance from the station to the center, the sightseeing spots in the center are concentrated and easy to visit.
【Overall rating】
★★★★☆
【Time required】
3h30
【Budget】
29 euros
(41.50 euros including the tour of the 7 Great Treasures)
【Fatigue】
★★★☆☆
【Map and access in Belgium】
①Brussels: Belgium’s capital
②Antwerp: famous for Dog of Flanders
③Liege: famous for waffles
④Ghent: a city with beautiful canals and streetscapes
⑤Bruges: the entire city is a World Heritage Site
Ghent can be reached in approximately 35 minutes by train from Brussels and 25 minutes from Bruges.
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【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
- Itinerary Map
- ①Gent-Sint-Pieters Station
- ②Gent Korenmarkt Perron 5
- ③Belfry of Ghent★
- ④Saint Bavo’s Cathedral★
- ⑤Ghent City Hall
- Enjoy Ghent’s Famous Dishes! !
- ⑥Saint Nicholas’ Church◎
- ⑦Saint Michael’s Bridge★
- ⑧Saint Michael’s Church
- ⑨Castle of the Counts★
- Useful Links for Travel
- Other Cities Recommended in Belgium
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Gent-Sint-Pieters Station
★Route Time required: 10 minutes, 2.50 euros one way
From the station to town, take the tram.
Exit the station and turn left ⇒ Buy a round-trip ticket at the ticket vending machine ⇒ Take platform 2, platform 1 (red line) bound for Evergem Brielken ⇒ Once you get on board, stamp it with the stamp machine
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Go out from the street to the square and turn right ⇒ You will see the bell tower
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Exit the bell tower ⇒ Go to the church across the street
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Exit the church and turn right ⇒ Follow the path to the right of the bell tower ⇒ You will see the city hall
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Return to the square from the town hall and turn right ⇒ enter the church
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Exit the church and exit the square from the road in front ⇒ You will arrive at the bridge.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Cross the bridge ⇒ You will see the church on your left
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Turn left before the bridge ⇒ Proceed along the river ⇒ Cross the next bridge ⇒ Turn left at the first intersection ⇒ Turn left at the next intersection and cross the bridge ⇒ You will see the castle on your left
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Return to the square in front of the castle ⇒ Take tram line 1 (red) bound for Flanders Expo ⇒ Return to Ghent station (Sint-Pietersstation perron 1)
Gent-Sint-Pieters Station
Downtown map
・If you open the enlarge button on the top right corner on your smartphone, this model course will be displayed on Google Maps along with its location information.
・You can also quickly return to this map from the table of contents in the sidebar (if using a smartphone, select “Go to table of contents” from the menu at the bottom of the screen).
【Start】
①Gent-Sint-Pieters Station
Gent-Sint-Pieters
★Route Time required: 10 minutes, 2.50 euros one way
From the station to town, take the tram.
Exit the station and turn left ⇒ Buy a round-trip ticket at the ticket vending machine ⇒ Take platform 2, platform 1 (red line) bound for Evergem Brielken ⇒ Once you get on board, stamp it with the stamp machine
List of stopping stations
https://www.delijn.be/fr/lijnen/2101/?richtingCode=1
Route map
https://assets.ctfassets.net/32fmeyn9t08i/4uiWAlIYrTvsFuepwgLZYk/6f319208187e475c841eea8ab5f47bac/Schematisch_tramnet_Gent_stad.pdf
②Gent Korenmarkt Perron 5
Gent Korenmarkt perron 5
Get off the tram here.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Go out from the street to the square and turn right ⇒ You will see the bell tower
③Belfry of Ghent★
Het Belfort van Gent
Time required: 30 min
Admission fee: 11 euros
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
Close: 1/1, 12/24, 25, 31
It is a bell tower located in the center of the city that is 91 meters high. It has been a symbol of Ghent since it was built in the 14th century. At the top of the belfry is a dragon monument brought from Bruges, which you can see on your way up the tower. There are also 53 bells in the bell tower, some of which weigh 30 tons. It is used to tell the time, but in the past it was used with different tones to warn of enemy advance or to signal victory in battle. You can take the elevator to the top and enjoy a panoramic view of Ghent.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Exit the bell tower ⇒ Go to the church across the street
④Saint Bavo’s Cathedral★
Saint Bavo’s Cathedral
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 8h30 am – 5h30 pm
(open from 1 pm on Sunday)
Close: No
It is a Gothic style cathedral completed in the 17th century, but traces of the Romanesque style can be seen here and there. The interior has a chic atmosphere with white and black floors and gray stone walls. The main attraction is the 12-panel altarpiece called “The Ghent Altarpiece” by Jan van Eyck, which is one of Belgium’s seven treasures and has been taken to Germany and returned to Germany many times. To see this painting, there is a separate admission fee of 12.50 euros which includes a VR goggle tour, and the museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm (1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday).
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Exit the church and turn right ⇒ Follow the path to the right of the bell tower ⇒ You will see the city hall
⑤Ghent City Hall
Stadhuis Gent
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Depending on where you look, the exterior of the city hall can be clearly divided into Renaissance and Gothic styles. You can take a guided tour inside, but you can also take a virtual tour from the homepage.
Site for the guided tour
https://visit.gent.be/en/see-do/ghent-town-hall
Enjoy Ghent’s Famous Dishes! !
Ghent has a famous dish called Waterzooï. It is a cream stew of chicken that is served straight from the pot.
Check out other Belgian specialties here! !
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Return to the square from the town hall and turn right ⇒ enter the church
⑥Saint Nicholas’ Church◎
Sint-Niklaaskerk
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 10 am – 4 pm
Close: No
This Gothic church was built to replace the original Romanesque church. The interior is similar to other Gothic styles, with the main colors being white and black, with gold accents. Sculptures with weapons and tools are displayed throughout the church.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Exit the church and exit the square from the road in front ⇒ You will arrive at the bridge.
⑦Saint Michael’s Bridge★
Sint-Michielsbrug
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This bridge spans the Leie River, and the view from here is beautiful, making it a popular photo spot. The east side of the river (photo right) is called Graslei, the guild house, and the west side (photo left) is called Corenlei, the granary, and the riverside has become a place of relaxation for the locals.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Cross the bridge ⇒ You will see the church on your left
⑧Saint Michael’s Church
Sint-Michielskerk
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 2 am – 5 pm
Close: Monday
Construction began in the 15th century after the original chapel burned down, but it is a Gothic style church that was completed in the 19th century due to repeated disasters such as religious wars. The interior is similar to other Gothic churches, but the walls are made of brick.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Turn left before the bridge ⇒ Proceed along the river ⇒ Cross the next bridge ⇒ Turn left at the first intersection ⇒ Turn left at the next intersection and cross the bridge ⇒ You will see the castle on your left
⑨Castle of the Counts★
Gravensteen
Time required: 60 min
Admission fee: 13 euros
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
Close: 1/1, 12/24, 25, 31
Built in the 12th century, it was first used as a residence for the Counts of Flanders, but later was used for various purposes such as a court, a prison, a mint, and a cotton factory, and is now a museum. Inside the castle, weapons and torture devices are mainly exhibited, and if you go up to the roof you can see the entire city of Ghent.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Return to the square in front of the castle ⇒ Take tram line 1 (red) bound for Flanders Expo ⇒ Return to Ghent station (Sint-Pietersstation perron 1)
【Goal】
Gent-Sint-Pieters Station
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
ExpediaThere is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.
Hotels.comThere is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.
This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.
【Flight Reservations】
ExpediaIt is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.
【Attractions and Tours】
klookThis is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.
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