August 13, 2010

spectacular Ghent


This is beautiful and unique Belgium...to be more precise the old town of Gent.

The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe. Today it is a busy city with a port and a university.

First time in Belgiu (hope it's not gonna be the last one) we tried all the good stuff that this nation offered to the world: chocolate, french fries, beer...and so on...
I'm not a beer drinker, but I had to ty the Cherry beer at the famous Beer House...and yeah, I loved it so much that I bought some for home too :)
in a boat trip, sightseein'
The Old Post Office seen from the Sint-Michielsbrug Bridge
Gent (Ghent), Belgium
The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages. The name means "castle of the count" in Dutch
Historical centre of Ghent – from left to right:
Saint-Nicholas Church, Belfry, and Saint Bavo Cathedral

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