Story (Ghent) - TurPravda

Lovers of embankments and beautiful views

Embankments Graslyai and Kornlyai

Would you like to get beautiful photos of Ghent with the old guild houses reflected in the river? Then look for the Sint-Michielsplein square, go to St. Michael's Bridge and enjoy - first the views, and...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago

Mixture of architectural styles as a reflection of the history of the city

town hall

The Ghent Town Hall seems to have absorbed all possible architectural styles: from Gothic to the late Flemish Renaissance, and from Baroque to Pseudo-Empire. The thing is that it was built much longer...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago

Urban architecture lovers

House of masons

The original building of the masons' guild (15th century) with dancing men on the pediment was restored only in the 20th century, when the new owners of the building discovered the old facade under a thick...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago

Vivid interweaving of Gothic and Baroque in the center of Ghent

Cathedral of Saint Bavo

In 942, a wooden church was founded on this site, which, as a result of additions and reconstructions in the 14-16 centuries, turned into a majestic Gothic cathedral. But the interior of the temple is...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago

For lovers of urban history and views of the city

Belfort Tower

Belfort Bell Tower (14th century) during its existence performed a wide variety of functions: - in the 15th century, all the city's treasures (the city's treasury and the magistrates, confirming the tax...

Polina_Sumy

• 9 years ago