Churches
Belgium
Brussels
St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral
St. Catherine Cathedral
St. Nicholas Cathedral
Beer Hall, Brussels
After our journey in the Netherlands, we eagerly ventured into Belgium. Although the weather was still misty and overcast, it was pleasantly milder than in the Netherlands – a great relief!
Brussels City Hall
Brussels, Belgium
Grand Place, Brussels
Central Brussels offers a delightful experience for walkers, with its vibrant Lower and Upper Town areas. We chose a fantastic bed and breakfast as our home base, conveniently located just a stone’s throw away from the stunning Grand Place in Lower Town. It was the perfect spot to immerse ourselves in the charm of this beautiful city!
Place Royale, Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Original city wall
Ghent
St. Nicholas Cathedral
St. Bavo Cathedral
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent is only a quick train ride from Brussels, making it an ideal day trip. Upon arrival, we eagerly purchased a CityCard and hopped on a tram to the historic city center.
Our first view of the skyline came from St. Michael’s Bridge. The three famous towers of the city are St. Nicholas’ Church, the Ghent Belfry, and St. Bavo’s Cathedral (from left to right).
Although it was mostly cloudy throughout the day, we occasionally saw blue skies. It was enjoyable to experience milder weather.
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent was a thriving city during the Middle Ages. By the 14th century, its textile industry was flourishing, making Ghent the first industrial city in mainland Europe.
The waterway beneath St. Michael’s Bridge served as the city’s busy harbor. From the bridge, we could see the ornate guild halls that line the river Leie along the Korenlei and Graslei quays.
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent, Belgium
The old city center is quite small. A brief walk allowed us to visit St. Nicholas Church, the Belfry, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, and the City Market Hall.
We enjoyed a stunning aerial views of the city from the Belfry.
View from Ghent Belfry
View from Ghent Belfry
View from Ghent Belfry
Ghent, Belgium
We also visited Gravensteen, the Castle of the Counts. Before sunset, we were able to get one last view of the Ghent skyline.
View from Castle of the Counts
Graffiti Lane
Graffiti is a significant concern in many urban areas. Rather than imposing a complete ban, Ghent has taken a progressive approach by creating Graffiti Lane (Graffitistraatje), a legally designated space that encourages creativity and self-expression among graffiti artists.
France
Strasbourg
Notre Dame Cathedral
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent is only a quick train ride from Brussels, making it an ideal day trip. Upon arrival, we eagerly purchased a CityCard and hopped on a tram to the historic city center.
Our first view of the skyline came from St. Michael’s Bridge. The three famous towers of the city are St. Nicholas’ Church, the Ghent Belfry, and St. Bavo’s Cathedral (from left to right).
Although it was mostly cloudy throughout the day, we occasionally saw blue skies. It was enjoyable to experience milder weather.
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent was a thriving city during the Middle Ages. By the 14th century, its textile industry was flourishing, making Ghent the first industrial city in mainland Europe.
The waterway beneath St. Michael’s Bridge served as the city’s busy harbor. From the bridge, we could see the ornate guild halls that line the river Leie along the Korenlei and Graslei quays.
Ghent, Belgium
Paris
Notre Dame Cathedral
St. Eustache Cathedral
St. Chapelle
Sacre Coeur
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent is only a quick train ride from Brussels, making it an ideal day trip. Upon arrival, we eagerly purchased a CityCard and hopped on a tram to the historic city center.
Our first view of the skyline came from St. Michael’s Bridge. The three famous towers of the city are St. Nicholas’ Church, the Ghent Belfry, and St. Bavo’s Cathedral (from left to right).
Although it was mostly cloudy throughout the day, we occasionally saw blue skies. It was enjoyable to experience milder weather.
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent was a thriving city during the Middle Ages. By the 14th century, its textile industry was flourishing, making Ghent the first industrial city in mainland Europe.
The waterway beneath St. Michael’s Bridge served as the city’s busy harbor. From the bridge, we could see the ornate guild halls that line the river Leie along the Korenlei and Graslei quays.
Ghent, Belgium