Two days in Ghent
Feb 10th 2003, 11:30 pm
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Two days in Ghent
Magnificent medieval architecture, a gorgeous cathedral, great museums (one
fine arts with Flemish paintings, the other a decorative art collection),
lovely gardens, and splendid food. . Gravensteen Castle is fascinating.
There is a flea market on Fridays at Vrijdak Market
Take a leisurely pace and get a local guidbook that will point out the
sights you must not miss. . Also check out the local tourist office for info
on walking tours. Ghent is a good-sized city and there is as much to see and
do as you'd find in any other European city of its size.
There is a delicious fish stew served in most restaurants (the name escapes
me but they will know what you mean) that is well worth trying and makes a
great lunch.
fine arts with Flemish paintings, the other a decorative art collection),
lovely gardens, and splendid food. . Gravensteen Castle is fascinating.
There is a flea market on Fridays at Vrijdak Market
Take a leisurely pace and get a local guidbook that will point out the
sights you must not miss. . Also check out the local tourist office for info
on walking tours. Ghent is a good-sized city and there is as much to see and
do as you'd find in any other European city of its size.
There is a delicious fish stew served in most restaurants (the name escapes
me but they will know what you mean) that is well worth trying and makes a
great lunch.
Feb 11th 2003, 11:37 am
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Re: Two days in Ghent
> There is a delicious fish stew served in most restaurants (the name
escapes
> me but they will know what you mean) that is well worth trying and makes a
> great lunch.
Waterzooi
http://eat.epicurious.com/dictionary...sf?DEF_ID=4451
Don't miss it.
Doug.
escapes
> me but they will know what you mean) that is well worth trying and makes a
> great lunch.
Waterzooi
http://eat.epicurious.com/dictionary...sf?DEF_ID=4451
Don't miss it.
Doug.
Feb 11th 2003, 12:55 pm
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Re: Two days in Ghent
Here's from our travelogue (May 2002) about our daytrip to Ghent:
Ghent is a much larger city than Bruges, fewer tourists, not so cute,
but with many fine buildings. During the Middle Ages it was the largest
city in Europe. A likable city, busy pedestrian shopping districts, lots
of students.
Highlights:
Hieronymous Bosch painting of Christ carrying the cross - an unusual
close-up of realistic faces. Amazing it was painted so early (late
1400¹s or early 1500¹s).
Best of all, the retable of the adoration of the Lamb at the cathedral
by Jan van Eyck and his brother. Well worth a journey. Vivid portrayal
of God, Mary and the apostles and other ³saved².
2.50 Euros admission included an excellent audio guide.
Lunch in the Patershall district at the Brasserie Å’t Klokhuys,
Corduwaniersstraat 65. Friendly, english on menu, reasonably priced. I
had a wonderful dish of white asparagus, smoked salmon and a light
hollandaise type sauce. Richard had meat, lots of it (sausage, pork
chop, bacon) with mashed potatoes with sorrel. 37 Euros for both of us,
including a soup and 2 local beers for Richard.
Guild houses on the river. Not as restored as those in Brussels or in
Brugge.
Also check out Jack's page on Ghent:
http://www.jack-travel.com/Belgium/H...listdroite.htm
Frances
Toronto, Canada
Ghent is a much larger city than Bruges, fewer tourists, not so cute,
but with many fine buildings. During the Middle Ages it was the largest
city in Europe. A likable city, busy pedestrian shopping districts, lots
of students.
Highlights:
Hieronymous Bosch painting of Christ carrying the cross - an unusual
close-up of realistic faces. Amazing it was painted so early (late
1400¹s or early 1500¹s).
Best of all, the retable of the adoration of the Lamb at the cathedral
by Jan van Eyck and his brother. Well worth a journey. Vivid portrayal
of God, Mary and the apostles and other ³saved².
2.50 Euros admission included an excellent audio guide.
Lunch in the Patershall district at the Brasserie Å’t Klokhuys,
Corduwaniersstraat 65. Friendly, english on menu, reasonably priced. I
had a wonderful dish of white asparagus, smoked salmon and a light
hollandaise type sauce. Richard had meat, lots of it (sausage, pork
chop, bacon) with mashed potatoes with sorrel. 37 Euros for both of us,
including a soup and 2 local beers for Richard.
Guild houses on the river. Not as restored as those in Brussels or in
Brugge.
Also check out Jack's page on Ghent:
http://www.jack-travel.com/Belgium/H...listdroite.htm
Frances
Toronto, Canada
