Ghent is charmingly historic and spicy contemporary. Ghent is alive and worth a weekend away, it is also an ideal last minute city trip. Quirky Ghent breathes history and offers you a fascinating cultural cocktail filled to the brim with trendy and modern city life. During your city trip, don't miss the opportunity to admire the world-famous masterpiece The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, by the Van Eyck brothers. Stroll through Ghent's city center and you will immediately understand the many tourist prizes and international praise. Nowhere else can you flash from the 14th to the 21st century (and back!), so quickly without even having the feeling that something is not right. According to the National Geographic Traveler Magazine, Ghent is the most authentic historical city in the world that is bustling with life. Close to the beautiful castle of Gravensteen, you board a boat that will take you along the most beautiful places in Ghent. You will travel through time through the fascinating history of medieval Ghent and sail past historic buildings and architecture. Admire the famous three towers of Ghent, the various medieval churches and monasteries, the birthplace of Emperor Charles V of Spain, the stately guild halls, a breathtaking castle and much more. Highlights: Marvel at Saint Baafs Cathedral, the Belfry and Saint Nicholas' Church Discover the old craftsmen's guildhalls Admire the impressive castle Gravensteen and the Prinsenhof Sail from the old “Vismarkt” to the even older “Vleeshal” Glide through the Old Port of Ghent with it’s dockside and warehouses Shopping in Ghent is wonderful. Ghent has the largest shopping and walking area in Belgium and a diverse range of markets and shops. All this within a stone's throw of each other. In Ghent you will find the large well-known clothing stores next to authentic boutiques. Every first Sunday of the month you can shop in Ghent during the shopping Sundays. The shops are closed on all other Sundays and public holidays. You can easily combine your city trip to Ghent with one of the seaside resorts on the Flemish coast. Knokke, Blankenberge and Ostend are a stone's throw away. Ghent is easily reachable by car and train. For more detailed information we refer to the websites “visitgent” en “dekust”. Navigating Gent is a breeze from our charming apartment! Public transport is readily accessible, with several bus and tram lines stopping nearby, providing easy access to the city center and beyond. The nearest tram stop is a short walk away, offering frequent services. For those arriving by train, Gent-Sint-Pieters station is easily reachable by tram or taxi, approximately a 15-20 minute journey. Alternatively, Gent-Dampoort station is also accessible. Parking is available off-premises, with paid options nearby. Travel times to key locations: Gent-Sint-Pieters station: 15-20 minutes by tram or taxi. Brussels Airport (BRU): approximately 1 hour by train from Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Enjoy exploring Gent! ACCESSIBILITY: You can easily reach the accommodation by car, public transport and taxi. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: For bus transport, please refer to the website “delijn”. For train transport, please refer to the website “belgiantrain” or “nmbs” For tram transport, please refer to the website “dekusttram” or “delijn”. The Belgium coast is served by the Kusttram, which traverses the entire Belgian coast from Knokke to De Panne. PARKING: For all parking information, we refer you to the website “seety”. This website will clearly show the parking options when entering the accommodation address. It shows parking costs, the possible durations and even public (underground) parking options if available. EXTRA GETTING AROUND NOTES: There are no other getting around notes that could impact your stay.