Travel 2 Days in Ghent: Best Vacation Spots in Ghent

Day 1 | Morning

Saint Nicholas Church

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open on Mon,2:00pm-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Cataloniestraat 4, Ghent 9000, Belgium

The church of St. Nicholas, built in the 13th century, has a unique Gothic architectural style and presents a different tone from the general building due to the use of a special blue-gray stone.

Day 1 | Afternoon

St. Bavo's Cathedral nearby is the top choice before you leave Saint Nicholas Church and hit the road.

St. Bavo's Cathedral

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,1:00pm-5:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,8:30am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Bisdomplein 1, Ghent 9000, Belgium

St. Bavon's Cathedral was built in the 12th century and completed in the 16th century. It is a perfect combination of romanticism, early and late Gothic styles. It is famous for its collection of 15th-century triptychs, AdorationoftheMysticLamb.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Entrenous B&B Ghent is the best places.

Entrenous B&B Ghent

Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Entrenous B&B Ghent is situated in Ghent in the East-Flanders Region, 1.5 km from Ghent Christmas Market. Every room at this bed and breakfast is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. Entrenous B&B Ghent features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. Bike hire is available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for cycling. STAM Ghent City Museum is 300 metres from Entrenous B&B Ghent, while Bijloke Ghent is 400 metres from the property. Antwerp International Airport is 54 km away.

Day 2 | Morning

Gravensteen

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

The Earl's Castle was built in 1180. Because the castle builder, the Earl of Flanders, participated in the Second Crusade, the castle was built according to the appearance of the Crusaders' castle. The castle has experienced complexities throughout its long history and was converted into a prison and courthouse in the 14th century. It was almost demolished in the late 19th century. In 1885, it was bought by the municipality of Ghent and restored the castle to its original state, which is now the castle museum. In appearance and style, the Earl's Castle is very similar to the ancient castles in the British Isles. It is solemn and tall, very dark and cold in the Middle Ages, not as romantic and beautiful as the French castles.

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Bulubuluchululu: Earl Castle (Gravensteen) is a medieval castle in Ghent, Belgium. Tourists can climb to the top of the restored castle. It is still partially surrounded by a moat. Inside the castle is a museum displaying the various torture tools used in Ghent's history (including a guillotine).

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: St Michael's Bridge.

St Michael's Bridge

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-60 Minutes

Location: Ghent, Belgium, Ghent, Belgium

St. Michael's Bridge is a well-known bridge in Ghent. It has a sense of history. The bridge is very beautiful, especially the night view is particularly beautiful. Together with the surrounding medieval buildings, it forms a beautiful landscape. Of course, the real reason to stand here is to stand on the canal, through the canal, and into the heart of history. This is a great location to photograph the city, as well as three churches and a castle in the distance. It was designed by Louis Curauquet from 1905 to 1909 and is a stone arch bridge. In the center of the bridge there is a street lamp designed in the image of the bronze statue of St. Michael, which is very unique. From the bridge, you can see the guild complex of Ghent across the Les River. The feeling of walking by the bridge is really beautiful!

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at St Michael's Bridge? B&B Jan Van Ghent is one of your top choices.

B&B Jan Van Ghent

Offering wellness facilities and free WiFi, Bed & Breakfast Jan van Ghent is set in green surroundings, next to the large nature reserve Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen and 5 km from the historic city centre. Bikes can be rented at the property for exploring the area. The modern themed rooms at the Jan van Ghent come with a desk and a private bathroom with a bath or a shower. The bathrooms are located at the other side of the hallway, which is across the room. A fresh and rich breakfast is served every morning. Packed lunches can be arranged upon request. The on-site wellness facilities include a sauna, a hot tub, a hammam and an infrared cabin, which can be used for an additional fee. Various cycling tracks can be found in the neighborhood. Bikes are available. From Bed & Breakfast Jan van Ghent, it is 4.2 km to St. Nicholas’ Church, the Belfry and Ghent City Hall, and 5 km to St. Peter’s Square. Ghent St. Peter’s Train Station is a 15-minute drive.

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