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| Country | Belgium |
| Region | East Flanders |
| Surface | 156.18 km² |
| Population | 233 120 |
| Postal Code | 9000, 9050, 9032, 9030, 9031, 9040, 9041, 9051, 9052, 9042, 9110, 9219, 9002 |
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Ghent (nid. Gent, fr. Gand) - city in Belgium, we Flanders, provincial capital East Flanders. It has over 230 thousand. residents. Ghent is a city of a quarter of a million people with a rich history. At the same time, Ghent has a relatively high percentage of young people and a significant population of seasonal students.
Characteristic
In the Middle Ages, Ghent was one of the richest and most powerful cities in Europe. It was once considered the second largest city north of the Alps, after Paris. The influence of this rich past can be clearly seen when looking at the imposing architecture of the churches and houses of wealthy merchants. The entire city center has been restored in this way and still exudes the atmosphere of a thriving late medieval urban state. Since the city council freed the center from cars, it is now a very friendly and open space that continues to delight even the people who live there.
In contrast to Leuven, another university city in Flanders, young people are not the only category of people living there. There is an interesting mix of foreigners who have come to live there, professionals working for large international companies and artists among the inhabitants of Ghent. This mix makes people more tolerant and open minded. This atmosphere permeates every aspect of city life than in smaller provincial cities or in greater Antwerp.
Drive
By plane
The nearest airports are in 1 Brussels-Zaventem airport (IATA: BRU), approx. 65 km, 1 hour by train) and 2 Brussels Charleroi Airport (IATA: CRL), (approx. 100 km, bus connections) and 3 Antwerp airport (IATA: ANR) (small airport for business travelers).
By car
The dense network of motorways in Belgium allows easy access by car to Ghent. Two main E40 highways (Liège-Brussels-Ghent-Bruges-Ostend) and E17 (Antwerp-Ghent-Kortrijk-Lille). Brussels and Antwerp are 40 minutes from Ghent, Bruges 30 minutes. During peak times, these times can easily be doubled.
From February 1, 2020, an environmental zone is in force in Ghent within the R40 bypass. Vehicles with foreign registration plates that meet the emission criteria must be registered in advance. If you do not meet the criteria, you can buy a day pass (until 2025).
By train
Ghent has several train stations, the two most important to get here:
- 4 Gent-Sint-Pieters, 2 km south of the city center, tram no.1 (tram line) goes to Korenmarkt (city center, 10 min by car, 30 min on foot)
Regular InterCitys or InterRegios run from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Brussels-South (journey time 30 minutes), from there you can take the fast Eurostar and Thalys to Paris (1.5 hours) London, Amsterdam or Colonies (2.5 hours). ).
- 5 Gent-Dampoort, 1 km east of the city center, trains from Antwerp stop here, bus lines 3, 17, 18, 38 and 39 also lead to the city center, only 15 minutes walk
There are daily train connections to all major cities in Belgium and neighboring countries. Down Bruges and Brussels can be reached in 30 minutes by train, making Ghent a central place to stay.
By ship
Ghent has the third largest port in Belgium and is connected to the open sea channel Gent-Terneuzen from Westerschelde. At this port, bulk cargoes are handled on PanMax-sized container ships.
There are several marinas for cruise ships:
- 6 Portus Ganda (pedestrian port, VHF canal 19), 9000 Gent, Veermanplein 2 (The marina can be reached via the tourist Leie, Scheldt (Antwerp), the Gent Terneuzen canal, the Gent-Brugge-Oostende canal. Everything is connected through "Ringvaart"). Tel .: 32 (0) 472 417843, e-mail: [email protected]. Portus Ganda does not have a port captain. However, there are enough volunteers, especially in high season.
- Yachting Merelbeke, 9820 Merelbeke, Sluisweg (on the Scheldt, right in front of the Ringvaart lock). Tel .: 32 (0) 93 627 644, mobile: 32 (0) 487 52 12 60, e-mail: [email protected]. Only for club members and guests. Havenmeester "ROCCO" can also be processed via the address [email protected]
- Marina Lindenlei (Vlaamse Pleziervaart Federatie), 9000 Gent, Lindelei (in the Ketelvaart / Leie delta, berths in Verlorenkostbrücke and Ketelbrücke). Tel .: 32 (0) 9479246388, e-mail: [email protected]. South-west of the city center, on the level of the former Palace of Justice. Harbor master: [email protected]
- Marina Langerbrugge (Koninklijke Yacht Club Gent), 9000 Gent, Eilanderskaai. Tel .: 32 (0) 472 896 417, e-mail: [email protected].
Snepkaai (VVW Gent Leie), 9000 Gent, Snepkaai 22 (in the Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park). Tel .: 32 (0) 92 204 424, e-mail: [email protected].
By bus
Eurolines offers bus connections to Ghent from several European cities. From Cologne, e.g. twice a day (morning and evening) by bus with a journey time of 5-6 hours for € 30-40 (one way)
By bike
These LF routes (Landelijke fietsroutes) run through Ghent:
- LF5 (Vlaanderen Fietsroute): From Bruges to Thorn (The Netherlands)
- LF30 (Scheldt Delta route): from Kruiningen (Netherlands) c Oudenaarde
- LF53 (Artevelderoute) from Ghent via Tielt down De Panne
Communication
On foot
The center of Ghent is quite small so you can walk around it. However, the main station (Gent Sint-Pieters) is not in the city center but takes about half an hour to walk. The best option is to take the tram which will take you directly to the center in 10-15 minutes.
By bike
Cycling is the recommended way to get around Ghent. However, there are many paved roads that make cycling an amazing experience. Also make sure to stay away from tram rails. Nevertheless, you will see that you are not alone on your bike: many locals use their bikes to get around. Even the ex-mayor rides his bike all day! There are plenty of bike racks nearby which make it easy to lock your bike (important!) Many one way roads are two way for your bikes.
Public transport
The transport system in Ghent is perfect and usually on time. A single ticket costs 3 euros if bought on the bus or tram, or 2.50 euros at the ticket machines near the stops, such a ticket is valid for an hour's journey on all trams and buses. From July 2020, tickets on the bus or tram can only be paid for with a contactless card, smartphone, etc. If you plan to stay longer, buy a ticket for 16 €, it is valid for 10 journeys within the city and can also be used in other Flemish cities (such as Antwerp or Bruges). Trams are the fastest and most convenient way to travel, especially from the train station to the city center.
If there is a ticket machine at a bus or tram stop, you will have to buy a ticket there, as in this case the bus or tram driver does not sell the ticket. You can also buy a ticket via SMS if you have a Belgian mobile phone, instructions are on the poles at each stop. The shipping company is De Lijn.
At the Lijnwinkel kiosk (located near the Sint-Pieters train station) you can get a free map of the city and the surrounding area with all bus and tram lines.
Tongue
Ghent people are hospitable people who are usually bilingual or multilingual, especially English, French and German are widespread. Some shops even have Spanish speaking staff.
Worth seeing
- 1 Belfort en Lakenhalle, Emile Braunplein (by tram 1 or 4 to Sint-Baafsplein), ☎ 32 09 223 99 22. daily 10:00 - 18:00; free guided tours of the belfry Easter holiday and May-September Tue-Sun 2:10 pm, 3:10 pm and 4:10 pm. The belfry was a symbol of the city's autonomy, begun in 1313 and completed in 1380. In this city tower there are great bells that have been the civic pride of Ghent for centuries. Take the elevator to the 66 m high Belfry Upper Gallery to see the bells and admire the fantastic panorama of the city. The Cloth Hall dates back to 1425 and was a meeting place for merchants of wool and cloth. Adults € 8, children under 19 free of charge.
- 2 Sint-Baafskathedraal, Sint-Baafsplein (by tram 1 or 4 to Sint-Baafsplein), ☎ 32 9 269 20 45. Don't miss this cathedral. Quite impressive facade of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture. However, the interior is filled with priceless paintings and sculptures, including the 24-panel altar "Adoration of the Mystical Lamb", completed by Jan van Eyck in 1432. Simply captivating, this work was commissioned by a wealthy town mayor in 1420. The original altar "Adoration of the Mystical Lamb" is temporarily and partially closed. Scientific research and conservation works have been carried out since 2010. Visitors can follow the activities through the glass wall). Other art treasures in the cathedral include the 1623 restored "Conversion of St. Bavo" by Rubens. Cathedral: free admission; Mystic Lamb Chapel and Crypt: EUR 4 adults (EUR 1 English audioguide recommended), EUR 1.50 children 6-12 years old, children under 6 free of charge
The mystery of the Righteous Judges Ghent was deeply shocked in 1934 when 2 panels of the famous Adoration of the Mystical Lamb by John and Hubert van Eyck were stolen from St. Bawon, the event known as "daring theft" because the theft of religious inventory was unheard of at the time. The perpetrator demanded a ransom from the Diocese of Ghent and returned one of the panels to support his claim. The diocese refused to pay, but at this point the theft became so infamous that it became impossible to sell or auction another panel, called The Just Judges. A search operation of unimaginable proportions was launched, reaching far beyond Belgium, but to no avail. The only clues came from Arsène Goedertier, who confessed on his deathbed that only he knew where the missing panel was stored and that "no one can retrieve it without public attention." Investigators found letters to the diocese in his office linking him to the crime, but he died before he could reveal the panel's location. This confession sparked a treasure hunt that continues today as the panel remains lost. The case is dealt with by many professional and amateur detectives, and every few years one of them comes up with a theory credible enough to justify excavations. Churches and chapels in Antwerp, Tervuren and many other places were searched, and walls were even knocked down in the hope of retrieving a lost panel, but all efforts were unsuccessful. There are even rumors that the SS exhumed Arsène's body from his grave during World War II, hoping to find further clues. Some believe that the panel has been lost in time, but many others firmly believe that it still exists and can very well be hidden in Ghent! If you decide to participate in a treasure hunt while visiting the city, who knows? Perhaps you could find it .... |
- 3 Het Gravensteen, Sint-Veerleplein (by tram 1 or 4 to Sint-Veerleplein), ☎ 32 9 225 93 06. From April to September, daily from 09:00 to 18:00; Oct-Mar 09: 00-17: 00 daily. Closed on January 1, December 24-25 and December 31. Built by Count Philip of Alsace, Count of Flanders, shortly after returning from the Crusades in 1180 with images of similar Crusader castles in the Holy Land. If its walls (2 m thick), battlements and turrets failed to intimidate the attackers, the count could always turn to the well-equipped torture chamber inside. The relics of the chamber can be seen in a small museum in the castle. Climb the ramparts of the tall central building, the keep, which offers great views of the rooftops and towers of Ghent. € 10 adults (including a movie guide), € 6 discount (groups of at least 15 people, 55 years old, 19-26 years old), Free: -19 years old, accompanying persons for disabled people, € 3 Movieguide.
- 4 Sint-Niklaaskerk, Korenmarkt (by tram 1 or 4 to Korenmarkt), ☎ 32 9 225 37 00. Mon 14: 30-17: 00; Tue-Sun 10: 00-17: 00. The imposing church from the 13th to the 15th century, blending the preserved Romanesque elements of the preserved Flemish architectural style known as the Gothic Scheldt, was paid for by wealthy medieval merchants and Ghent's guilds. It has undergone extensive renovation works, which are still ongoing. The tower is one of the "three towers of Ghent" - in fact, it was the first of the three that graced the city's skyline. Free entrance.
- 5 Vooruit, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 23, ☎ 32 9 267 28 20. Thanks to a strong socialist tradition, Ghent is full of historic buildings that bear witness to the strength of the social democratic movement. The "Vooruit" (Progress) cooperative ran shops, bakeries, a newspaper, a cinema and a cultural center of the workers' movement. Some of the buildings are great examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The main examples can be found on the Vrijdagsmarkt (headquarters of 'Ons Huis - Our home - still in use by the trade union) and the Kunstencentrum Vooruit on Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat, a cultural temple of the labor movement and now used as an arts center and concert hall.
- Groentenmarkt, Korenmarkt & Vrijdagmarkt Groentenmarkt (literally: vegetable market, Korenmarkt (literally: corn market) and Vrijdagmarkt (literally: Friday market) are 3 public squares in the center of Ghent, these 3 squares are nearby and include classic buildings, cafes and restaurants.
- Leie The Leie is a canal-like river that flows through the city. There are sidewalks along most of the river, and classical buildings can be seen along the banks near the city center. At the southern end of Lindenley (a street along the Leie south of the city center) you can see a slightly old-fashioned drawbridge
- 6 Graslei The Medieval Harbor is a beautiful place with many historic buildings including the Grain Scale House, Toll Station, and the Guildhall of the Free Boatmen, overlooking the Leie River.
- 7 Groot Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth, Begijnhofdriespark This béguinage (Dutch: begijnhof) was founded in 1234 and was soon named after Saint Elizabeth, who was canonized in 1236. The last Beguinages set off from here in 1874 to the new béguinage in Sint-Amandsberg
- 8 Begijnhof Sint-Amandsberg, Engelbert Van Arenbergstraat or Jan Roomsstraat (Approximately 1¼ km east of Korenmarkt; ½ km east of Gent-Dampoort station). This begijnhof (Béguinage) has several curved streets. The gates are outside Engelbert Van Arenbergstraat or Jan Roomsstraat
- 9 Begijnhof Ter Hoye, Lange Violettestraat (approximately 1¼ km southeast of Korenmarkt). This béguinage (begijnhof) has several streets.
- 10 Town hall, Botermarkt 1 (near Korenmarkt). There is a Gothic façade on the Hoogpoort street side and a Renaissance façade on the Botermarkt street side. (Botermarkt literally means the butter market). There are different styles inside. The belfry is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- 11 Graffiti alley, Werregarenstraat (between Hoogpoort and Onderstraat). A place where local graffiti artists can do their job. Although others around the city on the buildings are of better quality and artistic value.
- 12 Groot Vleeshuis, Groentenmarkt 7 See the hams hanging from the roof beams, which are built without nails
- 13 Rabot, Opgeëistenlaan 1 15th-century canal gate to the city. The canal used to connect the city to the North Sea, but now it stops at this gate, surrounded by apartment blocks from the 1960s.
- 14 Campo Santo Cemetery, Verkortingstraat, ☎ 32 9 210 10 10. Every day from 07:00 to 20:00. This monumental cemetery is situated on a small hill in the outskirts of Sint-Amandsberg. Many famous and important Belgians living in Ghent are buried here.
Museums
- 15 STAM - City Museum in Ghent, Godshuizenlaan 2, ☎ 32 9 267 14 00. It tells the story of Ghent at the 14th-century Bijloke Abbey. In the abbey's refectory, wall paintings from before Eycka are visible. STAM illustrates the history of Ghent with over 300 historical objects and interactive multimedia applications with lots of visual material. Temporary exhibitions are devoted to various aspects of urban planning. Visitors can build Ghent from Lego bricks. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible.
- 16 Dr. Guislain - Mental Health History Museum, Jozef Guislainstraat 43, ☎ 32 9 216 35 95 .. It was founded in 1986 and its exhibits relate to the history of psychiatry in a permanent collection and in cycles of thematic exhibitions changing every six months. These temporary exhibitions highlight a certain aspect of mental health history to tell a larger story about how our society deals with normality through art, history, and science. The Museum comprehensively tries to educate the society and correct misunderstandings and prejudices related to the treatment of mental illnesses. Dr. Guislain attracts around 65,000 visitors each year. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible and all texts are in Dutch, French and English
- 17 TASTE (in Citadelpark). Famous museum of contemporary art
- 18 Gent design museum, Jan Breydelstraat 5, ☎ 32 9 267 99 99, e-mail: [email protected]. Mon Tue Thu Fri 09: 30-17: 30. School holidays Sat Sun 10: 00-18: 00. Design Museum Gent is the only design museum in Belgium. It has a rich collection of Belgian design objects, supported by international works. The collection covers the era from the secession of Henry van de Velde to today's avant-garde design.
- 19 MIAT, Minnemeers 9, ☎ 329 269 42 00., e-mail: [email protected]. Tue-Sun 10: 00-18: 00. Housed in a former industrial building, this museum revives the industrial heritage through exhibitions, workshops and film Sundays. Industry, work and textiles are seamlessly woven together. € 6 for adults, € 2 for 19-25 years old.
- 20 Huis van Alijn, Kraanlei 65, ☎ 32 9 235 38 00, e-mail: [email protected]. Tue-Sat 11: 00-17: 30, Sun 10: 00-17: 30. The House of Alijn displays cultural artifacts from the recent and not so recent Flemish past. Visitors get a better insight into the Flemish heritage by looking at old photo albums, jewelry, old toys and so on. These items show the spirit of the times, customs and customs, and remind us of the days gone by. € 6 for adults, € 2 for 19-26 years old.
- 21 University Museum, Krijgslaan 281, ☎ 32 9 264 49 30, e-mail: [email protected]. Mon-Fri 10: 00-12: 00, 14: 00-17: 00. Formerly known as the Museum of the History of Science, the University Museum has collections in the fields of archeology, ethnography, morphology and other sciences. € 2.50
It's worth doing
- De Bootjes van Gent (cruise on the Rederij Dewaele canal), Graslei or Korenlei, ☏ 32 9 223 88 53. April - October: daily 10: 00-18: 00, November - March: Sat. 11: 00-16: 00. A canal cruise is a good way to see the city's highlights. The tour takes approximately 40 minutes; longer tours are available. € 7 for adults; EUR 6.50 for seniors, students and people under 26; 4 EUR for children from 3 to 12 years old; free of charge for children up to 3 years of age
- GratisInGent.be (free events in Ghent). This page is updated weekly and lists all the free events they know about. The events include live music bars, free film screenings, lectures, etc. The site was launched by the local branch of the non-profit tourist organization Use-It. It has since been taken over by the nonprofit Gentblogt vzw, which is a collective formed around a prolific group blog about Ghent by and for the people of Ghent.
- Jan Plezier Boottochten, Snepkaai or Ketelvest, ☏ 32 475 69 68 80. Large groups can book thematic cruises on Ghent's waterways. Topics include a Pancake Cruise (Pancake Boat), a Rib Cruise, and a Shrimp Cruise. These cruises are most often organized for large events; individual tourists are better off choosing a tour of Dewaele or renting a boat for self-steering. pancake boat = € 11.50 for adults; EUR 9.50 for children from 6 to 12 years old; free of charge for children under 6 years of age
- Hot air balloon rides in Ghent. Organization of balloon flights near Ghent.
- Alternative free walking tour. Every day at 4:00 PM, an alternative walking tour departing from Gravensteen Castle. A different view of the city and a lot of fun.
- Watch football at KAA Gentwho plays for First Division A, the top tier of Belgian football. Their home is the Ghelamco Arena, seating 20,000 people, 2 km south of the city center.
Festivals, parties
- Film Fest Gent 2020: October 12, 2020, Leeuwstraat 40b, 9000 Gent, ☏ 32 9242 80 60, fax: 32 9 221 90 74, ✉ [email protected]. Every year in October, the lion's share of the city's cinemas is taken over by the Ghent Film Festival. Over a period of ten days, over 100 films and documentaries are shown in over 4 cinemas. A bilingual schedule is available and several movies are shown with English subtitles. Famous celebrities could be spotted on the red carpet, but the most striking feature of the festival is its focus on film music. The World Soundtrack Awards, or WSA, is an initiative of the festival and every year, in addition to one or more concerts with the participation of world-famous composers, an impressive award ceremony is held. In addition, a number of events are held concurrently with the film screenings, such as lectures, seminars, exhibitions, etc., many of which are available in English. EUR 70 for a ticket for 10 journeys (to be shared among several people), EUR 40 for 5 journeys; Individual ticket prices range from € 8-13, depending on the show time and discount eligibility
- Gentse Feesten (Festival in Ghent): July 17-26, 2020 Gentse Feesten is a cultural music and theater festival that takes place throughout the city. It is one of the largest facilities of this type in Europe, attracting approximately 2 million visitors every year. The multitude of squares in the city center is taken over in stages, each with its own specific program. For example. popular music is played at Sint-Baafsplein and Korenmarkt, some of the most entertaining cover bands can be found at the Groentenmarkt, dance and world music at Baudelo parc. Young, promising bands and emerging bands have a chance in an intimate "mirror tent" at the same campground. Beverhoutplein is taken over by the French chanson. The festival's roots are in the Sint-Jacobs square, where you can find Belgian and world artists, blues and rock music. At the end of this non-exhaustive (!) List is Vlasmarkt, where the party literally (ie not figuratively) never ends. It is beyond description and comparison and must be experienced to be understood. And for once these are not empty words. Have fun long after sunrise and buy botram me uufflakke or sjoko (sandwich with meat or chocolate paste). In addition to this music program, municipal cultural centers and organizations are opening their doors. There are theater and comedy performances, puppet shows and workshops for children and adults, exhibitions, guided tours and many random street performances such as imitators, buskers, etc. In addition, there are many festivals as part of the festival, such as Ghent Jazz for Jazz Music . , 10 days off for electronic music and Boomtown for the most traditional festival atmosphere, all three have an impressive and international line-up. The festival starts on the Friday before July 21 (Belgium's national holiday) and lasts for ten days. All of this: mostly free!
Shopping
- Prondelmarkt beat Sint-Jacobs (Sint-Jacobs flea market), Beverhoutplein near Sint-Jacobs. Fri 08: 00-13: 00, Sun 08: 00-14: 00. Antiques, used plates, books and more can be found at the weekly flea market in Sint-Jacobs. The prices can be high, but keen eyes can find many gems! edit
- Tweedehandsboekenmarkt (second-hand book market), Ajuinlei. On Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Inspired by Parisian second-hand antiquities (Bouquinistes), every Sunday 09.00-13.00 you can stroll along the Ajuinlei to find a large assortment of used books. The delivery includes English books from the English Book Shop, also located in Ajuinley (and also open during regular hours the rest of the week), movie posters, art books, children's books and several other niches.
- 'Vrijdagmarkt (Friday market). The Vrijdagmarkt has been a fixture since the 13th century. This is the scene of the bustling street markets on Friday (07: 30-13: 00) and Saturday (11: 00-18: 00) as well as the Sunday bird market (07: 00-13: 00).
- Cuberdons sold by street vendors, Kortemunt, near Groentenmarkt. Every day in Korte Munt near the Groentenmarkt, two street vendors sell cuberdons or Gentse neuzen (Ghent nose). These candies are purple cone shaped gum arabic candies with a raspberry center. If you stop, you shop because these vendors are experts in promoting this Ghent specialty, so much so that they infamously got into a little fist fight as they compete for customers. One of the vendors also sells cakes from a neighboring bakery, Himschoot's.
- Tierenteyn-Verlent, Groentenmarkt 3, ☏ 32 9 225 83 36. Hot mustard shop.
Gastronomy
Ghent is an excellent and inexpensive example of Flemish cuisine, which in the eyes of the locals is one of the best in Europe, as it combines French delicacy with northern European solidity. Try local specialties such as mussels, ribs or stoverij (a type of delicate meat cooked for three hours in dark beer with brown sauce) with Belgian fries.
Another dish from Ghent is "Gentse waterzooi" (a bit "boiled water from Ghent"), which was originally food for the poor, a stew made of cheap fish (usually turbot) and vegetables. Now it is also often made with chicken.
Belgian waffles can be bought at many street stalls throughout the city.
Restaurants on Korenmarkt and Vrijdagmarkt are a good deal, at affordable prices; Brasserie Borluut's menus and 'menus of the day' provide incredible value, including the Gentse waterzooi. Truly exclusive restaurants can be found in the 14th-century Patershol district, not far from the Castle. There is also a large Turkish community in Ghent, centered around the Sleepstraat a little further north with many Turkish restaurants.
- Soup Lounge, Zuivelbrugstraat 6. 10: 00-19: 00. Popular soup place at a reasonable price.
- Belfort Restaurant (Stadscafe), Emile Braunplein 40, ☏ 32 9 223 35 65. A good place for breakfast, French or English. edit
- De Lieve, Sint-Margrietstraat 1 (one block from Gravensteen Castle), ☏ 32 9 223 29 47. kitchen 11: 00-23: 00. Previously, serving gourmet cuisine and awarded with Michelin stars, the restaurant emerged from the culinary rat race and focused on the "classics". A great place to try Flemish cuisine. It's part bar, so don't be surprised to see regulars coming in for a drink. Due to its quality and price, it is popular with both students and adults. € 7.5-25 for the main course.
- De Kuip Van Gent, Korenmarkt 32, ☏ 32 9 225 07 83. Serve a good Stoverij cake with fries.
- Neptune, Sint-Veerleplein 10. A really nice and friendly little place directly in front of Gravensteen Castle. Husband and wife run (with two children running around). Was a bit set back when greeted in French and English, not Dutch, but neither the food nor the prices as touristy as the welcome suggested. Delicious local specialties, the Stoverij (beef stew) is particularly good at € 14-25 for the main course.
- Pampas, Burgstraat 1, ☏ 32 9 233 68 66. This is a place to visit if you need a meat protein injection.
Vegetarian and vegan food
Information on vegetarian restaurants and shops is available in the campaign group EVA. Paper copies of the Guide to Veggie Ghent map are available from the tourist information office on Veerle Plein.
- Komkommertijd, Reep 14, ☏ 32 9 269 02 10. Vegan all-you-can eat buffet in the historic city center. Prices include dessert, but not including drinks.
- De Appelier, Citadellaan 47 (located south of the historic center, near St. Pieters station), ☏ 32 9 221 67 33. Restaurant serving traditional vegetarian dishes (with vegan options on request).
- Tasty World, Hoogpoort 1, ☏ 32 9 225 74 07. A fast food restaurant selling vegetarian and vegan burgers, smoothies and juices, with two branches in Ghent. There are several tables to eat.
What to drink
For authentic pubs go to St. Veerleplein (plac przed zamkiem), pubów wokół kościoła św.Jakuba (szczególnie w weekendy) lub dzielnicy studenckiej wokół Blandijnberg (Góra Blandin), szczególnie w pobliżu szkoły sztuki i filozofii, rozpoznawalny z daleka dzięki 64-metrowej wieży bibliotecznej w stylu art deco. Gandawa znana jest z wielu pubów i klubów, a większość z nich ma przyjazny personel. Jeśli odwiedzasz Gandawę ze względu na jej wspaniałe życie nocne, koniecznie zajrzyj do barów wymienionych w sekcji „Poza utartym szlakiem”.
Obszar centralny: Zamek-Korenmarkt-Graslei
- Waterhuis aan de bierkant, Groentenmarkt 9 (w pobliżu zamku), ☏ 32 9225 06 80, ✉ [email protected]. Oferuje około 400 różnych rodzajów belgijskiego piwa, ale jest dość turystyczne.
- Het Galgenhuis (dom szubienicy) (niedaleko Waterhuis aan de bierkant). Mała tawerna w przybudówce przy Gotyckiej Sali Rzeźników. Duży wybór piw beczkowych i butelkowych.
- 't Dreupelkot, Groentenmarkt 12 (w pobliżu zamku), ☏ 32 9 224 21 20, ✉ [email protected]. 200 rodzajów belgijskich gatunków, z których wiele jest domowych. Wypróbuj pieprz genever, jeśli jesteś twardzielem lub dziewczyną (bądź ostrożny!) Pol, właściciel, jest przyjaznym facetem, chociaż na pierwszy rzut oka może wyglądać inaczej. Około 2 euro za normalnego gatunku.
- Het Velootje (Mały rower), Kalversteeg 2 (między Zamkiem a Vrijdagmarkt). Uważana za jedyną pułapkę turystyczną Gandawy, ale nawet przy tej złej reputacji warto ją odwiedzić. Brodaty właściciel Lieven nazywa swoje miejsce kawiarnią muzealną z autentyczną atmosferą przy blasku świec. To wszystko prawda, ale zapomniał wspomnieć o jego kolekcji 200 zabytkowych rowerów zdobiących to miejsce. Napoje są strome. wszystko kosztuje 4,50 €.
- Damberd, Korenmarkt. Pub jazzowy z muzyką na żywo.
Sint-Jacobs i Vrijdagmarkt (Vlasmarkt-Beestenmarkt)
- Charlatan, Vlasmarkt 6. Popularny klub z wieloma koncertami na żywo.
- Otoczony barami Jos, Vlasmarkt 7 i Bar des Amis, Vlasmarkt 5.
- de Dulle Griet, Vrijdagmarkt 50. Tradycyjny bar flamandzki oferujący wybór 250 drinków (głównie piwa belgijskie).
- Bardziej alternatywne bary to Kinky Star, Vlasmarkt 9, 't begin van' t einde, Vlasmarkt 14 i Video, Oude Beestenmarkt 7, wszystkie mają regularne koncerty na żywo.
- Trollekelder, Bij Sint-Jacobs 17. Kawiarnia z dużym wyborem piw.
Obszar studencki
- Overpoortstraat to ulica pełna 34 pubów i barów, gdzie w ciągu tygodnia (zwłaszcza w środy i czwartki wieczory) wszyscy studenci wariują. Ponieważ w czwartek jest tam tak tłoczno, tańce zwykle odbywają się na stołach. Niektóre znane bary / kluby to Decadance (house, techno, drum & bass), Boom Boom (rock'n roll), Den Drummer (rock i metal), Twieoo (często imprezy new wave i holebi), Cuba Libre (znane również jako Puta Libre) (komercyjne, R&B itp.), Podziemna sala koncertowa Frontline, w której odbywają się głównie koncerty metalowe, punkowe i hardcore.
- Porter House, Stalhof 1 (w pobliżu Overpoortstraat). Oficjalny pub dla studentów Erasmusa z całej Europy.
- Plan b, Verlorenkost 17, ☏ 32 498 10 66 03. Typowy przytulny lokalny bar w centrum Gandawy. Ładny widok na rzekę.
- De Geus van Gent, Kantienberg 9, ☏ 32 9 220 78 25, ✉ [email protected]. Od poniedziałku do piątku: od 16:00, w soboty od 19:00. Zamknięte w niedziele. 20 piw na wierzchu z bardzo przyjemnymi miejscami do siedzenia na zewnątrz nad rzeką latem
Na uboczu
Chcesz spróbować barów, których nie znajdziesz w żadnym przewodniku turystycznym? To świetny wybór:
- Het Gouden Hoofd, Slachthuisstraat 96. Jeśli znajdziesz się po drugiej stronie kanału, w obszarze znanym jako „De Visserij”, głodny i / lub spragniony, koniecznie sprawdź to wspaniałe miejsce. Przeniósł się do dawnej rzeźni. Mają świetne dania, a lokalne piwo z beczki, Gulden Draak, jest również świetne.
To nie jedyne wspaniałe miejsce w De Visserij. Sprawdź przytulny De Kleine Kunst i wesołą Fabula Rasa wzdłuż kanału w Ferdinand Lousbergkaai. W tej okolicy napoje i jedzenie są na ogół dość tanie.
- Hotsy Totsy, Hoogstraat 1. Niedaleko Graslei znajduje się ta perła. W szalonym stylu lat dwudziestych to miejsce tchnie jazzem. To dobra alternatywa dla czasami zatłoczonego Hot Club De Gand. Ceny są średnie do drogich, ale atmosfera jest jedyna w swoim rodzaju.
- Old Fashioned, Hoogpoort 1. W Gandawie nie brakuje barów, ale znalezienie dobrego baru koktajlowego może być trudne. Możesz być zadowolony z innych barów koktajlowych w pobliżu centrum, które oferują napoje owocowe z tanim alkoholem, a nie kroplą świeżego soku, ale niektórzy lokalni koneserzy uważają Old Fashioned za jedyny „Cocktail & Absinth bar”, który zasługuje na swoją nazwę. Podają wszystkie klasyki w pięknym średniowiecznym wystroju. edit
- De Spinnekop, Einde were 44. Jeśli znalazłeś ten batonik na własną rękę, musiałeś być naprawdę zagubiony. Nazwa ulicy oznacza „koniec świata” i tak się wydaje. To był najlepiej strzeżony sekret Gandawy i istniał przez wiele lat, ale teraz jest jawny. Ten bar jest tym, co mieszkańcy Gandawy nazywają „brązowym barem”. Jest trochę obskurny, ale mimo to czysty. Jedzenie jest proste, chociaż domowy makaron z pesto jest niesamowity. Brudne też tanie. Ma powszechnie znane piwo La Chouffe za około 2 €, jedzenie kosztuje maksymalnie 12 € i ma świetne wegetariańskie alternatywy. 90% szansy, że usłyszysz Boba Dylana lub Toma Waitsa. Otwarte tylko wieczorem w poniedziałek, wtorek, środę, czwartek (18:00) i niedzielę (20:00). Latem można posiedzieć na zewnątrz w ogrodzie.
- Gentse Stadsbrouwerij Gruut (Browar Gruut), Grote Huidevettershoek 10. Warzenie piwa z ziołami Gruit. Mały browar, który obsługuje grupy, więc wpadając do niego, możesz nie otrzymać wiele usług.
Accommodation
Sparingly
- Hostel 47. Nowo umeblowany. Miła gościnność i obsługa.
- Schronisko młodzieżowe De Draecke, Sint-Widostraat 11, ☏ 32 9 233 70 50, faks: 32 9 233 80 01, ✉ [email protected]. Ten hostel znajduje się przy cichej ulicy w centrum. W cenę wliczone jest śniadanie i pościel. Bar na miejscu oferuje szeroki wybór belgijskich piw.
- Hostel Uppelink, Sint-Michielsplein 21, ☏ 32 9 279 44 77, ✉ [email protected]. Zameldowanie: 15:00, wymeldowanie: 11:00. Piękny budynek, pięknie urządzony i położony w samym środku najbardziej malowniczej części miasta. Śniadanie wliczone w cenę, bar otwarty do 23:00. od 24 € na osobę
- Brooderie, ☏ 32 9 225 06 23. Przede wszystkim kawiarnia i piekarnia, ale z trzema salami zlokalizowanymi przy Jan Breydelstraat, naprzeciw Muzeum Designu. Wspólne łazienki i prysznice z kawiarnią poniżej, ale tani sposób na uzyskanie dobrego pokoju w doskonałej lokalizacji - pyszne pieczywo do śniadania. 50 € dla singla, 70-75 € dla podwójnego.
- Ecohostel Androme, Bargiekaai 35, ☏ 32 486 67 80 33. Energooszczędny, tani (łóżka od 22 €) hostel-on-a-boat, 10 minut spacerem od centrum. Kreatywne, nowoczesne wnętrze, zaskakująco przestronne iz lepszymi prysznicami niż wiele "lądowych" hosteli! Dostępny Internet i śniadanie.
- Hotel Ibis Centrum Kathedraal, Limburgstraat 2, ☏ 32 9 293 90 00. edytuj
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- Bed in Gent, Lucas Munichstraat 18, 9000 Gent, Belgia (5 minut spacerem od stacji kolejowej Gent Dampoort), ☏ 32 495 94 49 17, ✉ [email protected]. Przestronny pensjonat z jasnymi łazienkami skierowanymi na południe i wspólną jadalnią z domieszką nowoczesnego stylu retro. 50 € i więcej.
Kempingi
- Camping Blaarmeersen, Campinglaan 16, 9000 Gent (2 mile na zachód od centrum miasta), ☏ 32 9 266 81 60, ✉ [email protected]. Zameldowanie: 14:00 (elastyczność w praktyce), wymeldowanie: 11:00. Ponad 200 boisk. Sklep (08: 00-20: 00). Kawiarnia. Darmowe wifi. 1 osoba, 1 namiot, 1 rower 15,80 €
Moderate
- Novotel Gent Centrum, Goudenleeuwplein 5, ☏ 32 9 224 22 30.
- Hotel Trianon, St-Denijslaan 203, ☏ 32 9 220 48 40, faks: 32 9 220 49 50. W pobliżu dworca kolejowego St. Pieter. Ceny zaczynają się od 62 € za noc; śniadanie kosztuje dodatkowe 5 €. Do każdego pokoju przylega łazienka. Luksusowe pokoje wyposażone są w jacuzzi.
Exclusively
- Best Western, Cour Saint-Georges, Botermarkt 2, ☏ 32 9 224 24 24, faks: 32 9 224 26 40. „Najstarszy hotel w Europie od 1228 roku”. W samym centrum, w pobliżu wież. 125-200 EUR.
- NH Gent Belfort, Hoogpoort 63, ☏ 32 9 233 33 31. W historycznej części miasta oferuje 174 nowoczesne i komfortowe pokoje. Pokoje od 109 €.
- Marriott, Korenlei 10. Świetne położenie w samym środku starego centrum miasta z widokiem na rzekę Leie. Rozsądnych rozmiarów i jakości pokoje, ale tylko kilka z widokiem na rzekę. Przyjazny, pomocny personel. Parking podziemny, w godzinach szczytu należy rezerwować z wyprzedzeniem.
- Sandton Grand Hotel Reylof, Hoogstraat 36, ☏ 32 9 235 40 70.
- Ghent River Hotel, Waaistraat 5, ☏ 32 9 266 10 10, ✉ [email protected].
contact
Telephone
Jeśli chcesz zadzwonić do Ameryki Północnej, znajdź kartę „Club Plus”. Nie daj się namówić do żadnej innej karty. Zwykle można je znaleźć w nocnych sklepach (Nacht Winkels). Z automatu telefonicznego możesz dostać się na ponad 200 minut do Ameryki Północnej za 5 €. To świetnie, ponieważ automaty telefoniczne kosztują całkiem sporo, jeśli tylko wpłacisz pieniądze.
Internet
Bardzo łatwo jest znaleźć kawiarenkę internetową w odległości spaceru. Obecna cena waha się od 1,50-3 € za godzinę. W Graslei w pobliżu centrum jest również darmowe Wi-Fi. Powyżej, w hotelach, barach i barach z przekąskami dostępna jest szeroka gama sieci Wi-Fi. Czasami w zamian za korzystanie z ich usług. Ghent jest również szeroko obsługiwany w sieciach komórkowych, wszyscy główni operatorzy mają szybkie sieci, roaming danych jest dostępny, jeśli masz urządzenia obsługujące.
Tourist information
- Visit Gent, 9000 Gent, Sint-Veerleplein 5. Tel .: 32 9266 56 60, faks: 32 9266 56 73, e-mail: [email protected]. Otwarte: 15.03.2020 do 14.10.2017 9.30 - 18.30, zimą tylko do 16.30
- Informacja turystyczna w Dzwonnicy, Botermarkt 17A. Tel .: 32 9266 56 60.
- 1 Poczta główna, Lange Kruisstraat 55 Otwarte: pon.–pt. 9–18, sob. 9–12.30
Where next
Belgijski system kolejowy jest bardzo wydajny, a kraj nie jest tak duży, więc podróżowanie koleją między głównymi miastami jest super. Jednodniowa wycieczka nawet do wielu miast jest łatwa do wykonania. Z Gandawy wiele linii kolejowych promieniuje do głównych miejsc docelowych we Flanders:
- Bruges, słynąca ze swoich kanałów i średniowiecznego dziedzictwa, znajduje się zaledwie 20 minut pociągiem od Gandawy
- W przeciwnym kierunku, często pomijane miasto Sint-Niklaas, z największym rynkiem w Belgii, również znajduje się 20 minut od Gandawy
- Tuż za granicą z The Netherlands, ale bardzo blisko, bardzo dobrze zachowane historyczne ufortyfikowane miasto Hulst przyciąga wielu jednodniowych wycieczkowiczów z Belgii. Kiedyś była częścią Flandrii, a jej główna ulica i brama wjazdowa nadal nawiązują do Gandawy.
- Kortrijk, urocze i ważne z historycznego punktu widzenia miasto prowincjonalne we Flandrii Zachodniej, oddalone jest od Gandawy o 30 minut
- Antwerp, Brussels, Mechelen i nadmorski kurort Ostend oddalone są od miasta o około 40 minut
- Do wszystkich głównych miast Wallonia można dojechać pociągiem w 1,5 godziny - bezpośrednio lub z szybką przesiadką w Brukseli
- Down francuskiego miasta Lille można dojechać bezpośrednim pociągiem w godzinę
- Sint-Martens-Latem jest bardzo blisko i oferuje wspaniałą półdniową wycieczkę dla tych, którzy interesują się sztuką.
- Amerykański cmentarz i pomnik Flanders Field z I wojny światowej: 48 km (30 mil) od Gandawy w Waregem, wzdłuż autostrady Lille-Gandawa AutoRoute E-17. Otwarte codziennie z wyjątkiem 25 grudnia i 1 stycznia; 09:00-17:00 Miejsce spoczynku 368 żołnierzy amerykańskich poległych podczas wyzwolenia Belgii. Na kaplicy widnieją nazwiska 93 Amerykanów, których szczątków nigdy nie odnaleziono ani nie zidentyfikowano. Free.
- DFDS obsługuje linię cargo do Göteborga in Szwecji.
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