Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

The journey, in full

The 91-metre-tall belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church. A quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river. The Saint Bavo Cathedral is an 89-meter-tall Gothic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. It is the seat of the diocese of Ghent, is named for Saint Bavo of Ghent, and contains the well-known Ghent Altarpiece. The current castle dates to 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory. St. Nicholas' Church is one of the oldest and most prominent landmarks in Ghent, Belgium. Begun in the early 13th century as a replacement for an earlier Romanesque church. The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic basilica in Bruges, Belgium. The church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace. The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 115.6 metres in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world. The Bruges City Hall is one of the oldest city halls in the entire Netherlands region. It is located in Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the centre of Bruges. The famous area is called the "Lake of Love" and" Lovers Bridge". It’s a romantic place to be with someone you love! An amazing location within the confines of the city. The Burg Square is the political center of Bruges. It is a lovely place where architecture lovers can enjoy the amazing mix of beautiful buildings. The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde is the only preserved beguinage in the Belgian city of Bruges. No more Beguines are living there, but since 1927 it functions as a convent for Benedictines, founded by canon Hoornaert. There will be time for an optional but unforgettable canal tour.