The best-preserved medieval garden in Europe—Ghent.

The best-preserved medieval garden in Europe—Ghent Ghent, Belgium, is a charming city with a long history. Although relatively small, it has a rich history. During the Middle Ages, it was the second most prosperous city in Europe after Paris, with stunning scenery. I would call it the most beautiful city in Belgium, and I can't help but recommend it! ~ Visa: Schengen Visa 📍About Ghent: Ghent is the second largest city in the province of Flanders, Belgium, located at the confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers. In the Middle Ages, it was a famous city-state. It has preserved a large number of magnificent medieval buildings in its urban area and is known as the "best-preserved medieval garden in Europe." ~ Most of Ghent's attractions are concentrated in the city center. If you take the train from Brussels, get off at Gent-Sint-Pieters station, and then take bus 1 or 2 to the city center! 🔥Must-see attractions 📍St. Bavo's Cathedral This Gothic cathedral, built of white stone, has a tower 89 meters high and was built in the 16th century. It is a perfect combination of Romanticism and Gothic style and is world-famous for its collection of many masterpieces of painting. ⏰Opening hours: 8:30 am–6 pm 📍Belfry Located opposite St. Bavo's Cathedral, it is a symbol of Ghent's independence. You can climb the stone tower to see this medieval town. The belfry has an elevator service, and you can take the elevator to the top of the tower to overlook the entire city of Ghent. The belfry is also equipped with a carillon of 52 bells, which plays melodious music for the town every day. ⏰Opening hours: 10 am–6 pm 📍St. Nicholas' Church Not far from the belfry is St. Nicholas' Church. The interior of the church is solemn and is a typical Gothic building. To the south of St. Nicholas' Church is a particularly eye-catching building with six statues of dancers in strange costumes on the roof, which is very peculiar. ⏰Opening hours: 9 am–4 pm 📍1898 Post Office The century-old building opposite St. Nicholas' Church—the 1898 Post Office—is a magnificent building. The most famous feature of the post office's exterior wall is a circle of 24 busts of celebrities, mainly heads of state, presidents, kings, or emperors of Europe and some Eastern countries. 📍St. Michael's Bridge St. Michael's Bridge is in the center of Ghent and is considered the most beautiful and romantic place in the city. The arched stone bridge with its quaint street lamps makes the city look beautiful just by standing on the bridge and looking around. Compared to the freshness of the day, the night view of St. Michael's Bridge is even more stunning, so don't miss it. 📍Gravensteen Originally built to resist pirate invasions, it was once used as a prison, court, and mint. The castle is now a museum open to the public. ⏰Opening hours: 10 am–6 pm The beautiful city of Ghent will let you truly experience what leisure is all about. Don't hesitate any longer, go to Ghent!