Ghent and the River Leie
One of the nicest neighborhoods to explore is the Gravensteen (also known as Patershol) area, which was once the residential quarter for the area's textile workers and now hides galleries, antiques shops, and fine dining among the narrow streets surrounding the castle. Likewise, the Graslei is one of the prettiest stretches in Belgium, and in summer locals commune along the stone banks of the River Leie just as they have done for centuries. Some things never change—and nor should they.