🇧🇪 Ghent, Belgium: The Ultimate "Harry Potter" Medieval Town Guide

A fairytale city of canals, castles, and chocolate that feels straight out of Hogwarts! 📍 Must-See Spots St. Michael’s Bridge 🌉 Best viewpoint for capturing Ghent’s skyline: St. Nicholas Church + Belfry in one shot! Ghent Belfry (Het Belfort) 🏰 Symbol of freedom! Climb (or take the elevator) for panoramic views. Listen for the 52-bell carillon concerts! St. Bavo’s Cathedral ⛪ Home to the Mystic Lamb altarpiece (a.k.a. the "Medieval Da Vinci Code"). Gravensteen Castle 🏰 A 12th-century fortress straight from a wizard’s duel! Explore towers and armor exhibits. St. Nicholas Church ✝️ Oldest of Ghent’s "Three Towers" trio (with the Belfry + Cathedral). Ghent Town Hall 🏛️ Gothic meets Renaissance architecture—perfect for history buffs. Korenmarkt (Grain Square) 🛍️ Former post office turned foodie hub. Try frites or Belgian waffles here! 🍖 Food & Drinks De Gekroonde Hoofden 🐷: €25 all-you-can-eat ribs (!!). Frites Atelier Gent 🍟: Michelin-chef-approved fries. Passion 🍝: Lobster pasta heaven. Café 't Kanon 🍻: Cozy local pub with 100+ beers. Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke 🍫: Handmade Belgian pralines. 🚆 Getting There From Brussels: Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gent-Sint-Pieters (40 mins). ✨ Why Ghent Feels Like Harry Potter? Cobblestone alleys, torch-lit canals, and Gravensteen Castle (aka "Belgium’s Hogwarts"). The Belfry’s carillon sounds like the soundtrack to Diagon Alley! #Gent #BelgiumTravel #HiddenGems #HarryPotterVibes #MedievalMagic