Somewhere amidst its stunning medieval towers and meandering waterways, places to visit in Ghent make you fall in love with them. Read on…

From one of the most admirable belfries in whole of Belgium, to the historic structure of the Town Hall that stitches Gothic and Renaissance styles together, the city of Ghent impressively packs quite a few surprises that can be experienced in one day. The quintessential European castle of Gravensteen, perched beautifully on River Lieve with its own moat and soaring turrets will remind you of fairytales and folklores. And arguably the best vantage points of the city, St. Michael’s Bridge lets you observe the three towers of Ghent: the St. Nicholas' Church, the Belfry and the Saint Bavo Cathedral from the bridge. Hop on a boat to meander through the waterways of this fairy-tale like city; the canal tour is quite a must in your one-day itinerary to Ghent.