City break in Gent. Active leisure ideas for Gent - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Ghent is calm and harmonious city, which is simply perfect for a family holiday. Boat trips on the canals of the city are the favorite pastime of tourists. During such ride you can see many beautiful architectural landmarks of the city. A ride on Korenlei and Graslei channels will be a truly interesting and unforgettable one. You will see many ancient and notable buildings that are located along these channels. Among the buildings, which age is about 800 years, you will see houses that once have housed major shopping destinations of the city.

Shopping lovers should visit the trading center named Groot Vleeshuis, which is located in the building of the 15th century. Here you can buy fresh seafood, sweets and fruits. On the territory of the city you will find numerous trading pavilions. Travelers are attracted mainly by local textiles and handmade crafts. Fans of nightlife may consider the city a little boring, as there are not so many bars and clubs on its territory. The majority of entertaining facilities works only on weekends.

Decadance club is a popular destination for nightlife, where you can hear the music of most progressive and modern styles. No evening in the club is possible without striking dancing performances and parties. Visitors are offered to try a large selection of drinks in the club’s bar. The opening of Damberd Jazzcafé club took place in 1978. Since that time the club has become the most favorite destination of rest for fans of jazz. This place will be also loved by people who are nostalgic about the era of hippies. Since its opening the club has completely changed its interior several times. Only high quality technical equipment and well-thought entertainment programs have remained unchanged. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Speaking of entertainment programs, it is worth mentioning numerous festivals that take place annually in this city. The majority of national holidays are held during warm time of the year.

Traditional boat trips along the canals of Gent will not surprise you anymore? Choose a more interesting and non-standard type of service - horse-drawn carriage rides. Not far from the main city cathedral, in Sint-Baafsplein Square Photo gallery of Sint-Baafsplein customers are waiting for beautiful open crews, during the walk, nothing will stop you from admiring the sights of the historic district. The ride on a horse-drawn carriage lasts usually 30 minutes and covers the most picturesque places in the historical district, entertainment is available for vacationers from Easter to early October. Aristocratic entertainment is available even to thrifty tourists, at a time the crew can accommodate up to five passengers, in this case, the costs will not exceed 6 - 7 euros per person.

If the limit of dreams is to have a walk through the picturesque medieval streets of the Gent city in complete solitude, then this dream will not be difficult to implement. Can be difficult to imagine that in such a popular with tourist city it is possible to hide for a little from the noisy central region and look into the Patershol quarter. This unique area with preserved medieval buildings is miraculously hidden from Ghent's inherent tourist hustle and bustle. In the 17th century, weavers lived here, working at a local factory, and in the mid-19th century the Patershol area was considered a "red light street". Today, the historic quarter is the location of elite housing and shops, on narrow tennis streets, you can rarely see noisy tourist companies.

If you are a famous gourmet and desire to feel the adrenaline rush and extreme, pay attention to the restaurant Crypte. It strikes his guests not at all with unique delicacies or even high prices, the restaurant is in one of the oldest city crypts. Naturally, there was nothing left of the old situation in the building, it was completely reconstructed. Nevertheless, many particularly impressionable travelers bypass the place, while hundreds of local residents have long decided on the best place for an evening rest - they go to the old crypt to taste new specialties. Another unusual way to enjoy the beauty of Ghent will please you if you are always in a hurry. You will have the opportunity to literally run through the most noteworthy places in the city. Agency City Running Tours Gent is engaged in the organization of cross-country excursions, accompanied by the guide it is possible to make a run through the picturesque streets and parks, stopping on rest in the most interesting and beautiful places. Excursions are popular with people of different ages and differ in the variety of routes available.