Ghent, Belgium, Complete Tour

00:00 Ghent intro
03:05 Graslei
03:46 St Michael’s Bridge
05:15 Koornmarkt
06:27 Friday Market
06:47 Gravensteen Castle
08:41 Patershol
09:51 Oudburg
10:37 Langemunt
11:09 hotel
11:39 Graslei return
12:49 Kornlei
17:22 Belfry
18:45 Saint Bavo’s Cathedral
19:15 Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
20:12 Graffiti Alley
20:40 Veldstraat
21:30 Parole Wine Bar
22:21 side lanes
22:57 Koophandelsplein
23:44 Opera
24:20 canal and river
24:53 Nederkouter
25:31 Citadelpark
25:54 Museum of Fine Arts
26:41 Museum of Contemporary Art
27:03 City Museum
27:31 Industry Museum
28:43 boat ride
31:14 concert at Kouter

We are visiting one of the great cities of Europe, and yet it is not very well known, which makes Ghent, Belgium, a special destination that you would love, and be happy to spend several days there.
The waterfront along Graslei Canal in the center of town, with its 500-year-old buildings, is one of the great parts of the city. And there are so many other things to discover in Ghent, Belgium, a city that you might not be very familiar with.
Corn market is one of the most popular gathering places, with restaurants and bars and shops busy with locals and visitors night and day.
A top attraction is this spectacular castle, 800 years old, walk along its fortified wall and explore the many rooms inside.
Then bombard your senses with a walk down Graffiti Alley with pictures changing all the time.
This 91-meter-high belfry tower was built in the 14th century, and you can go up to the top for a splendid view, looking out over the central part of Ghent.
Fans of Gothic architecture will love visiting inside the cathedral. No admission charge, but if you want to see one of the greatest paintings in the history of art, you pay a small fee -- the masterpiece by John Van Eyck in a chapel surrounded by stained glass.
The streets of Ghent are perfect for strolling. Take a walk. Sit down at a sidewalk restaurant and watch the people go by. Have a meal. Have a drink. Just enjoy this beautiful setting.
Get around with the convenient tram system and see other parts of town with green parks where you can get away from the city and take a stroll. Check out the canals and visit some of the museums.
We'll be taking you to four of the major museums of town later in the program covering art, history and technology.
And then how about a boat ride, a 45-minute journey on the water, passing so many of the great old buildings of town, ending back at that beautiful central canal where we are going to spend some time.
It's curious that Belgium and the city of Ghent are not very well known to visitors compared to the other busy countries of Europe. Belgium gets relatively few tourists, and yet it's a fantastic place to visit. And Ghent is one of the best of all Belgian cities. As you're about to find out.
Located in Flanders in the northern part of the country, just 30 minutes from Brussels by train, easy to reach.
The historic center of Ghent is compact, just 800 meters wide with so many things to see. And we'll take you beyond that to show you the rest of town.

[evancortez]

I was in Ghent a few years ago for only a few hours, en route to Bruges - the little that I saw made me want to come back again someday and stay longer. This was a great preview! Thanks!

[rjgonzalez]

Been watching your videos for some time, it's great to hear your voice, Rafael from Gibraltar 🇬🇮 ❤

[genodachef]

Went there in October, truly stunning, pictures and videos do not do it justice

[PDVism]

As some one born and bred in Ghent. Having lived in or near Ghent my entire life I congratulate you.
That was very nicely done and unlike most you not just went over the same talking points that most do but also gave lots of info about the things of the beaten path.

Must admit tho', you got very lucky with the weather because on sunny days it's a very lovely town to stroll lin but it being Belgium, there are lots of times that it's raining cats and dogs. =)

[thejerrycliff]

I’ve watched a lot of Ghent videos as I am going next year. This one is the best so far! Great work 👍

[adelinehorst]

Beautiful city and a very interesting tour thank you for sharing this information

[marcvanpoucke]

For Americans: this is the city where your independence was signed: The Treaty Of Ghent. In the Veldstraat there is a commemorative plaque on the wall.

[J.GabrielFraley]

Great video! I absolutely love all the cities and towns of Belgium. However, I've never visited when there was that much sunshine.

[barbarahuff]

Oh man. This place looks cozy.
Glad I went with you on this one, for certain.
Thanks

[davidryder]

Many thanks, this was very informative and practical so I am looking forward to our day visit next week. Just one minor suggestion is it possible to show the plan of the town and your suggested route around at the end of the video?

[hdibart]

Lovely, but the place looks overrun . When was this ?

[jplully]

The brothers Van Eyck, painters born in Maaseik, my town.

[jeansentrais]

Sorry ! The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb was not the first oil painting but ... the very last watercolor painting. Van Eijck Bros used a special kind of "blanc d'œuf" to glue the pigments.

[roelantverhoeven]

the myth that "dulle griet was a dud" has lasted long enough, it is one of the most powerful guns cast in the middle ages and could shoot a 600lbs stone over a mile!, it was used several times in wars, the last time against the spanish in the 1580's!