Jun23
Published by Asya in Belgium, Cultural, Europe, Events, History, Monuments, UNESCO, Urban Tourism
Built on the banks of the Dender River, Aalst is a cosy provincial town in Belgium. The city is situated about 25 km from Brussels and 30 km from Ghent and many of its residents are commuters who work in the Brussels area. Historically the city was first mentioned in AD 840. In the Middle Ages, because of its location on the navigable Dender, Aalst quickly developed into the major center of the Flemish county of that name. Today, cotton processing, textile manufacture and flower growing are among the most important source of employment. Every day wholesalers gather to buy cut flowers at the modern flower market in Albrechtlaan.
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May10
Published by misha in Belgium, Cultural, Europe, Events, Museums, Photos, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
In Ghent, Belgium there are all kind of cultural activities whole year round. But in summer the offer is really massive. The Ghent Festival in July. But just before it starts we can enjoy the Gent Jazz Festival, this year for the 10th time from July 7th till 17th. The festival takes place in the lovely scenary of the Bijloke Abbey, where you maybe already visited the City Museum. The programme offers a wide range of artists. Starting with pure jazz, going to Blues, world music, etc.
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Apr09
Published by Asya in Arts, Belgium, Europe, Events, Relaxing, Urban Tourism, Walking
Every two years the Grand Place in the center of
Brussels is the location of the
“Flower Carpet”. During the third week of August every even year, begonia cultivators from
Ghent decorate here according to a theme. The famous Carpet of Flowers covers 300 m² right in the center of the
Grand Place. Every flower carpet has a unique theme, and this year it is inspired by the alchemy of the Middle Ages, with 9 rosettes mounted on vast rotating platforms to form a giant kaleidoscopic wind rose.
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Mar07
Published by Asya in Arts, Belgium, Cultural, Europe, History, Hotels, Monuments, Museums, Praying, Walking
In the 14th century, Ghent was one of Europe’s biggest cities. Today,
Ghent is the fourth largest city of
Belgium with about 250.000 inhabitants. The tourist will admire the awesome architectural wealth, which offers a splendid combination of impressiveness and idyllic charm of the proud of Ghent. It is paradise for the idle ambler, with numerous museums, beautiful squares, luxurious cafes and fascinating architecture.
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