The Legend Hidden Above a Door on Ghent’s Grote Markt

Most visitors walk right past it, never suspecting the haunting legend carved into a facade on Ghent’s main square.

A Day in Bruges: Canals, Bells, and Europe’s Best-Preserved Medieval City

A 3.7-mile walking tour through Gothic architecture, Belgian pralines, and the legacy of Jan van Eyck — the perfect day in Bruges begins at dawn.