Day 28 Ghent

A fantastic day exploring Ghent and relaxing. First off the maximum temperature was 25 degrees so very very pleasant. We again ate at the hotel before heading for the Belfry of Ghent. Rising 91 meters above the city center, the Belfry of Ghent is the tallest belfry in Belgium and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located between St. Nicholas' Church and St. Bavo's Cathedral, it is famous for its 54-bell carillon and its iconic golden dragon mascot on the roof. The golden clock at the top is also beautiful and the ride up in the elevator takes you to the balcony just below it. After viewing the city from all sides we had to walk down a very narrow tricky spiral staircase. ( 350 steps). We then looked around the shops, many of which had sales on, before a light lunch on the banks of the river. After lunch we continued wandering the streets before going back for a rest and to organise our trip to London tomorrow. We then headed to the 6th floor of our hotel to the roof top bar which was very lively and packed, and enjoyed a pre- dinner drink. Tonight’s dinner was a lovely Belgium meal- meatballs and chicken croquettes, at a quaint little restaurant on the banks of the river. The walk back took us along some streets we had not seen and again there were many people out socialising. We have found the food in Ghent to be a little unusual and like everything here- very expensive. It is however a truly beautiful city and we would highly recommended the Yala hotel.Read more