Ghent, Belgium, taken on February 11, 2012
The river was frozen the first time I went to Ghent, but I did see an interesting scene. Don’t ask me how the information sign-holding statue of what seemed like a character from Greek mythology got stuck in the ice – that’s what I had wanted to know as well!
Ghent, Belgium, taken on February 11, 2012
Having visited many Belgian cities, Ghent would have to be my second favourite after Brussels (sorry, no city takes the place of Brussels in my heart). The first visit left me speechless at its grandour and beauty, and the second and third awed me just the same. Some good things never change 🙂 (See the original photo in colour.)
Ghent, Belgium, taken on February 11, 2012
Ghent is severely underrated as a travel destination and I would definitely have to say that I preferred it over the much more popular Bruges. This sculpture on a lamppost, depicting an angel/warrior/fighter slaying a dragon/snake/monster, was one of my favourite sights in Ghent and I am convinced that whoever this was, he must have been the guardian of the city.
Ghent’s architecture is reflected in the window of a shop. I was more interested in taking a picture of the figures on the window, but the glass is apparently so shiny that I can see what’s behind me without turning my head. I must say though, Ghent has stunning architecture and is certainly a Belgian city too beautiful to miss.
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