For Ghent tourist one of the best places to stand to take photographs is on St Michael's Bridge which you will find in the center of the old town. This is THE spot to admire the architectural wealth of Ghent.

From here you can view the city's historic panoramic skyline of its three famous towers; St Nicholas Church, the belfry and St Bavo Cathedral. If you look left you will see the 'Graslei' and 'Koornlei', two streets that run either side of the Leie river.

This small port area is one of the most scenic places in Ghent's old city centre. Its beautiful Renaissance Guildhalls and warehouses date back to the 16th and 17th century. In the background is the Gravensteen Castle of the Counts of Ghent. Behind you on the west bank of the river stands the medieval St Michael's church.

On the corner of the bridge all you can see the old Ghent Post office. The neo-gothic building was only constructed at the beginning of the 20th century.The style does not clash with the existing medieval beauties of the city.

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