The capital of East Flanders was built at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Leie around the 7th century, maintains a fairly large and important port, and is connected to the sea by the Ghent-Terneuzen canal. Ghent is the third largest city in the country after Brussels and Antwerp, and it has developed into a popular cultural and tourist destination.

Paokfc.gr has prepared a short guide for what you can see and do in the city of the two rivers:

St Michael’s Bridge

This bridge is the only place where one can admire the three famous towers of the city. The view is unique, wherever you look from this point.

Sint-Baafsplein Square

This medieval, extremely well-preserved, and charming square is located between the Royal Dutch Theater, the Belfry Tower and St. Bavo’s Cathedral.

St Bavo’s Cathedral

Climb the 444 stairs. You will be compensated richly. The Cathedral of Saint Bavo with its 40 bells houses some impressive art treasures. The cathedral is noted for the Ghent Altarpiece, originally in the Joost Vijd Chapel. It is formally known as the «Adoration of the Mystic Lamb» after its lower centre panel by Hubert and Jan van Eyck.

Saint Nicholas Church

The city’s trademark. It was burned twice (in 1120 and 1176), renovated to its current form between 1220 and 1250, expanded in the 14th century and used as a stable during the French Revolution, before functioning again as a church in the 19th century.

Gravensteen Castle

The symbolic wealth, power, and imposing stature of Gravensteen Castle is evident in this majestic building which housed the Counts of Flanders. It was built in 1180 and offers a panoramic view of the city from the top of its highest point, looking down on the city below.

Graslei Quay

It is probably the most beautiful place in Ghent. Graslei is a medieval harbor with restored buildings and warehouses that is a meeting point for visitors and locals alike.

Graffiti Street

In the small alleyway near the NH Belfort Hotel, the entrance of which looks like a corridor between buildings, you cane walk to the only part of the city where graffiti is allowed.

Moules frites

You must try the local specialty of mussels with fries (moules frites), beef with Belgian beer, onions and mushrooms (carbonnades flamandes) and of course waffles (gaufre), which you will find literally everywhere.