Ghent

Ghent, in Belgium, was one of the biggest cities in Europe in the Middle Ages. It was particularly known for the wool trade. Traces of this past can be seen in the beautiful historic city center, with much of the medieval architecture still intact, like St. Peter’s Abbey, and the city walls with its gates and torens.

While cycling through Ghent you will see many sights, like the Saint Bavo Cathedral, the Belfry tower, Saint-Nicolas’ Church, Gravensteen Castle and of course the canals. With many choices there is a lot to explore in beautiful historic Ghent.

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