Ghent

We spent a day in Ghent, which is another small city with gothic architecture and canals. It is compared to Bruges, but much less touristy. We went on November 11, which is a holiday (Armistice Day), so it was eerily quiet. Aside from the cold and dreary weather, it was a great time to go. We visited St Baafskathedraal, which houses the famous painting by Jan van Eyck, the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. You can purchase a headset to get an audio explanation of each panel--very interesting. The inside of the building was amazing, but photos were not allowed. We also toured Gravensteen Castle, which was also very cool. Ghent is a beautiful city and is only 30 minutes from Brussels. We can't wait to go back when the weather is better.