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Europe Benelux31 At 10:15 am on May 1, 2025, the "World Jigsaw Spring Search for Beauty in Europe, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg" team arrived in Ghent, Belgium for sightseeing after a two-hour drive from Brussels, Belgium. When you come to this city, you will be greeted by a strong medieval atmosphere. Ghent's streets are narrow and winding, lined with ancient buildings, as if you have stepped back in time. When we arrived at Saint Bavo Square in the city center and looked around, we saw several churches with different architectural styles standing there. Ma Manman pointed to the Ghent Belfry right in front of her and said that as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ghent Belfry is an excellent place to view the city view. If you look down from the top of the bell tower, you can have a panoramic view of the cityscape of Ghent. The ancient buildings, winding canals, and people walking around form a beautiful picture. Walking into St. Nicholas Church, which was built in the 13th century, you can see the unique Gothic architectural style. The use of a special blue-gray stone gives it a different tone from ordinary buildings and makes it look particularly mysterious in the sun. St. Bavo's Cathedral in Ghent is famous for its Gothic architecture. Its interior is gorgeously decorated, and the stained glass windows transmit soft light, creating a mysterious and solemn atmosphere. The world-famous oil painting "The Mystical Lamb" is also housed here, which allows people to feel the perfect fusion of art and religion. Among the many cities in Belgium, Ghent is like a shining pearl, exuding the charm of the Middle Ages. The best way to visit Ghent is to take a relaxing boat trip. While boating on the river, you can see the picturesque scenery on both sides of the river. The old houses are arranged in an orderly manner along the river. Most of these buildings have a history of hundreds of years. The walls are covered with green vines and colorful flowers are placed on the windowsills, as if showing people the leisure and romance of Ghent. The cruise ship will also pass by St. Bavo's Cathedral and the Ghent Belfry, which are Ghent's iconic buildings, magnificent and solemn. Especially on the cruise ship, listening to the driver and tour guide telling the story of Ghent, feeling the history and culture of this city, it is as if traveling through time and space and returning to the prosperous Middle Ages. It makes people intoxicated and reluctant to leave. #My Travel Diary# #Record Humanities# #Travel to Meet Beauty# #European Travel Notes# #Life Notes#
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Posted: May 9, 2025
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