The alternative city guide to ghent, belgium the guardian. Bruges, antwerp and ghent, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists. Jan 26, 2014 the ghent map advises in its act like a local section. The alternative city guide to ghent, belgium travel. Nowadays, huge construction and expanding works are in progress who will last for a few more years but services are normal. The neighborhoods main thoroughfare, colley avenue, and adjacent 21st and 22nd streets are lined with eclectic eateries, unique shops, art galleries and antique stores. At the same time, ghent has a relatively high proportion of young people, and a significant seasonal student population. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating from 2017, is 1. Buy top 10 brussels, bruges, antwerp and ghent dk eyewitness travel guide 01 by dk travel isbn. Private new zealand battlefield tour in flanders from ghent. Ghent city center 2020 all you need to know before you go. Mar 20, 2020 norfolks historic ghent neighborhood is a vibrant community filled to the brim with character, culture and delicious cuisine.
Dk eyewitness brussels, bruges, ghent and antwerp travel guide kindle edition by. Hostels in ghent top rated hostels 2020 hostelworld. Jul 27, 2017 this ghent city guide includes travel tips, top reasons to visit gent, transport options, hidden gems in ghent, top city attractions, favorite places in ghent, and my travel itinerary see the map below for how to spend a day in ghent. In the centre, tourists remain surprisingly thin on the ground, but ghents large student and youth population means theres always people about, enjoying the citys fabulous canalside architecture, abundance of quirky bars and goodvalue restaurants, and some of belgiums best museums. This new second edition of bradts awardwinning northern belgium. Ghent has two train stations, ghent saintpeter gent sintpieters and dampoort. A bunch of hostels in ghent are set in grand buildings with high ceilings and spacious dorms the perfect backdrop for photos of your european adventure. Ghent is a small student city with over 300 bars, 70. Flowers, birds, original souvenirs or simply a fresh. On this lokafy walking tour, connect with a ghent local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. To help you organize your ghent trip ideas, this ghent visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more. Dk eyewitness brussels, bruges, ghent and antwerp travel guide.
Gent map detailed city and metro maps of gent for download. Map of ghent hotels and attractions on a ghent map. Despite being one of belgiums oldest cities, ghent remains small enough to. Foodies and collectors will love the markets listed below. With its location just from the city center and from the airport, this 3. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. This ghent city guide includes travel tips, top reasons to visit gent, transport options, hidden gems in ghent, top city attractions, favorite places in ghent, and my travel itinerary see the map below for how to spend a day in ghent. The best way to see the sights of the city is to make a walk on its streets.
Views of ghent shows a view of the city in 1534, maps from 1614 and 1912 and a contemporary aerial photograph. Ghent has an ideal position to discover other parts of belgium such as bruges 45 min. Set in ghent, the hide offers accommodation with a balcony or a terrace, free wifi and flatscreen tv, as well as a shared lounge and a garden. The 15 best things to do in ghent coronavirus update 2020. Every useit publishes a map for young travellers that will guide you through the city in a nononsense way. Gent ghent city guide travel itinerary, photos, map. The city lies between bruges and brussels, and thats also what it feels like. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in ghent, belgium on tripadvisor. Travellers guide to ghent wiki travel guide travellerspoint. Gent tram map for free download map of gent tramway network. We recommend booking ghent altarpiece tours ahead of time to secure your spot. To name a few of the hotels facilities, there are 24hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, express checkincheckout, luggage storage, wifi in public areas.
Travel guide with touristic destinations, museums and architecture in gent. We loved the history and the architecture of ghent came back from a day trip yesterday and fell in love with this amazing little town will be looking to go there soon for. Twenty years ago, if you were walking around with a camera in ghent, you were probably an art student. Turns out there was a brand new one for ghent, and some of these addresses i found thanks to it. Useit stands for nononsense tourist info for young people. Sygic travel maps the worlds first map app tailored for travelers. It hosts a large university, and many of the graduates stay around as young professionals for a few years, so it has a hopping night life. Keen on exploring ghent from a different perspective. I would probably lean more towards staying in ghent over antwerp, especially if your daughter is within a decade or less of college age. Guests with children have to take part in the socalled chocolate tours that will bring a lot of fun to young travelers and their parents.
You can get the map at the tourist information center. Ghent residents are called as rope or noose bearers stroppendragers since in the past, after revolting in 1539 against the regime of charles v who was the holy roman emperor and king of spain in 1539 and failing in doing so, charles made the nobles of ghent to parade around town barefoot and with a noose rope around their neck. Be sure to pick up maps and brochures, especially the quirky useit europe map of ghent. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include vooruit ghent, book tower and minard theatre. The whole city forms a medieval sight, yet there are a few highlights not to be missed. Ghent is a small city where everything is concentrated within a couple of square kilometers, so all of the museums and historic buildings are within walking distance.
To soak up the citys historic atmosphere, the neighbourhood of patershol gents central old quarter is the ideal place for roaming cobbled streets dating back to the medieval era. The city ghent, located at the heart of flanders, has a enchanting romantic flair. Made by local for young travelers, its full of tips and nice places to visit. This combination of historical and artistic value brings belgiums fourthlargest city to life. More about ghent marriott hotel if what youre looking for is a conveniently located hotel in ghent, look no further than marriott ghent hotel. Indulge your inner gourmet on your city trip in ghent. If you are looking to get the most out of your ghent city centre visit, a stay in a vintage hotel will elevate your experience in this historicallyrich city. Marriott ghent hotel offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to invigorate travelers. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to ghent. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. You can join an organised tour or hire your very own private tourist guide. We recommend booking ghent city center tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Useit maps and websites are made by young locals, are not commercial, free, and uptodate. Packed with advice and information, this handy pocket size bruges travel.
Ghent melds the fairy talelike beauty of bruges with its stunning flemish architecture, while at the same time supporting a vibrant cafe and bar scene. In ghent pounds the young heart of a cultural city filled with music, theatre, film and visual arts. Interesting architectural and historical sites are located simply on every step in ghent. Walking through the city is like travelling through time. Walking through the flemish city of ghent is an awesome experience where you can admire the scenic beauty of the architecture, cobbled streets, bridges, canals and waterways. Ghent doesnt have an airport on its own however the city is still relatively accessible from the major cities, such as brussels or antwerp. Ghent travel guide view the kayak ghent city guide for the best ghent travel tips. The eyecatcher at ghent city museum, the stam, is a gigantic aerial photograph of ghent measuring 300 m2. Top 10 brussels, bruges, antwerp and ghent dk eyewitness travel. Welcome to gent free walking tours daily tours at 10h00. A young and principled population supporting socially aware businesses from food to fashion mean belgiums thirdlargest city is perfect for an ecofriendly break published. In ghent pounds the young heart of a cultural city filled with music.
Flanders with brussels, bruges, ghent and antwerp remains the only standalone. Ghent travel northwest belgium, belgium lonely planet. Ghent is the place for the good life and great food. Or you can simply relax in the comfortable sofas in the lobby of the hostel. Ghent travel advice and recommendations from viator travelers.
Twenty years ago, if you were walking around with a camera in ghent. Advantages of ghent its kind of like the austin of belgium. Information and a small map is also included for ghent and antwerp. Book your tickets online for ghent city center, ghent. Saintpeter is the main station, and the second busiest train station of belgium. The alternative city guide to ghent, belgium travel the guardian. Some also have a visitors desk, mostly run by volunteers. I started a another profile where this is the first picture. Ghents wealth in the early medieval period was thanks to the import and export of wheat, and the manufacture of luxury woollen cloth. See the best attraction in ghent printable tourist map. Ghent trip planner plan your ghent vacation itinerary. Use the multimedia app to see ghent in detail in four different centuries. You also can purchase a museum pass 20 euros, good for three days admission to 14 museums and monuments as well as.
Ghent residents love to collect odd knickknacks and enjoy lifes little luxuries. Ghent is a compact, authentic city where the past and present coexist in perfect balance. However, the print is rather small in some sections. Youre welcome to use the facilities of the hostel before we start the tour, such as bathrooms, bar, vending machine. Get the free printable map of ghent printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. Ghent is known for its striking medieval landmarks and picturesque canals, but many travelers only get to see the highlights. Both of the airports provide the travelers options of a train or bus ride to the center of ghent.
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