We stopped for several hours on the way from Brussels to Bruges. Maybe we didn’t have enough time to experience and fall in love with this city. The city center is small, the main's city plaza - Korenmarkt Square is overloaded with tram lines, pedestrians, cyclists, etc. Wanted to leave the square as soon as possible because of the feeling of insecurity. I liked the big building with prickly steeples (opposite St. Nicolas church) is the former post office, now transformed into a ritzy shopping mall complex. Don't hesitate to duck inside regardless this building seem medieval and inaccessible.

Ghent is beautiful, not far from Brussels. 40-min direct train from Brussels central to Gent-sint-pieter (main train station) and there are many frequences between Brussels and Ghent. The city is like a lillte Amsterdam, with canals around. The best way to have a quick view of the place is to take the boat trip. 40mins, 14Eur with a guide, speaking both Dutch and English. The place is surrounded by mediaeval buildings and churches. It is magnificent and beautiful. Lots of cafes, bars and restaurants along the canal, where you can enjoy your day simply

Wonderful and Romantic city with Channels and amazing old town. A lot of bars and cozy restaurants. Everyone speaks English (just if it's important :)) You can get lost in this "fairy tale" and afterwards get back to amazing memories. If you like to chat with someone who was born here and meet positive people - this is a place to visit. Small and not small at the same time. Just come and visit and you will understand:) Yes...and visit beer pub Yo's Place - bar tender will tell you wonderful stories about each beer. They have approximately 150 different kinds of beers. Enjoy 🙌🥳🥳😉🍻🍺🍻🫶🙌

Ghent is a city where people enjoy life! A chilled-out place where anything goes and a city that feels human. Its friendly, welcoming people love the good life. Its pedestrianized center is known for medieval architecture such as 12th-century Gravensteen castle and the Graslei, a row of guildhalls beside the Leie river harbor.

You will surely come here on your visit as this is where all the tram lines converge. it can be busy and crowded and you will find the area full of restaurants, some for tourists and some for locals. Some of the grandest sites are here as well as some of the most beautiful historic buildings.

Beautiful city, a must visit. Amazing architecture, beautiful cathedrals and amazing towers. A day trip from Brussels is only a 35 minute ride. I do recommend a tour which will give all the information about the history and architecture design, and time frame.

During our Viking cruise, we only had one day in Belgium, and I am so happy we spent half of that day in Ghent. Ghent is indeed a hidden gem of Europe. The city center is fairly compact and extremely walkable. The canal winding through the city center adds a unique feel to Ghent, hearkening comparisons to the MUCH larger cities of Vienna and Amsterdam. The cathedrals, shops and restaurants are outstanding and quite diverse. There is even an ancient castle located in the city center. Spend as much time here as you can and you will not be disappointed.

Another one of the absolutely amazing towns we visited while in Belgium. This one is especially good for the beer aficionados in the group. There are a lot, and I mean a lot of different cool and interesting beers to try here. There is also plenty to see for the non beer drinkers as well. It is the best of both worlds. If you like old architecture and things like that then you are in luck. Cool history so I recommend a guided tour before exploring on your own.

Our guide Albert took us on a walking tour of the old town. Very interesting lots to see. Definitely would visit. You can do Brugge and Ghent in a day trip from Brussels. The train is only a little over an hour from Brussels Central Station.

Plan to spend a lot of time here because you will find the big and glorious architecture as well as shopping and eating. All the trams pass through the area. A number of canals/rivers, so lots of waterfront dining and good views.