Shopping in Gent - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Ghent is endowed with original shops that will interest even sophisticated shopaholics. In search of original things and ornaments, one should go to the traditional Friday Market, located on the city's central square. Here, a huge number of incredible things, from vintage jewelry and accessories, to exclusive items of utensils and invaluable collectibles are sold. Many people come to this market simply as if to a museum, to admire ancient typewriters, gramophones and other interesting antiques presented.

Those with a sweet tooth should definitely look into the legendary Yuzu confectionery. Its opening was held relatively recently, in 2003. Over the years, the confectionery has become incredibly popular and is known far beyond the boundaries of the region. Its master prepares all the sweets himself. This amazing place will appeal to lovers of chocolate. This confectionery offers dozens of sorts of chocolate, including branded chocolate with candied fruit, which is so rare for Belgium. Tourists can buy wonderful gifts for their relatives.

Those who prefer walking along picturesque markets, should visit Ghent's largest Groot Vleeshuis market, also known as Butcher's House. It is located in a majestic 15th-century building. Nowadays, it is one of the most important city's sights. Several hundred years ago only meat was sold in this market, and today you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and other popular national products every day. Women will surely be charmed by the abundance of flowers sold here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The main shopping street of the city is Weldstraat. Here, the most prestigious and popular clothing stores are located. This is where fashionists from all over the city are searching for new designer novelties, luxury perfumes and expensive cosmetics. Frugal tourists will be pleased to walk around the local souvenir shops presented, many of which offer quite attractive prices.

Cream-Shop multibrand shopping center is extremely popular with youth. The introduced range of clothing, footwear and accessories will impress even the most demanding dandies. Here, you will find the most popular brand and designer stores in Europe. Among the boutiques, you can find popular shops of Belgian brands as well, including Franklin & Marshall, Ichi, Sessun, Skunkfunk and Carhart.

Fans of gastronomic shopping will be interested in strolling along the largest market of Gent - Sint-Michielsplein, where they can always buy seasonal vegetables and fruits at the most attractive prices, and even taste and buy great farm products of the highest quality. This market is very clean, spacious and well-groomed, it is a favourite place for walking for travelling public.

Women, who are fond of original jewelry and accessories, should look for Marta store. It is located on Onderbergen Street. In this store customers are offered a chic choice of cute hats and scarves, rings and necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Prices are not the lowest, but the variety of goods and its high quality fully compensates this. Strolling Ghent's famous shops and markets, tourists will have an opportunity to simultaneously get acquainted with its outstanding sights.