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Belgians typically eat four meals a day, with a light breakfast, medium lunch, a snack, and a large dinner. Belgium has a plethora of local dishes and products. Examples include waterzooi from Ghent, couque biscuit from the town of Dinant, and tarte au riz from Verviers. While their local origins are acknowledged, most such dishes are enjoyed ...
Cuberdons Cuberdon sliced in two vertically A cuberdon sales cart in Ghent. A cuberdon is a cone-shaped Belgian candy and a popular local delicacy in Ghent.In Dutch it is also known as a neus ("nose"), Gentse neus ("Ghent nose"), or neuzeke ("little nose") for its likeness to a human nose.
Waterzooi (Dutch: [ˈʋaːtərˌzoːi] ⓘ) is a soup from Belgium and originating in Flanders.The second part of the name derives from the Middle Dutch terms sode, zo(o)de and soot, words referring to the act of boiling or the ingredients being boiled. [1]
The square's name is derived from the cereal trade, which dates back to the 10th/11th century when Ghent was the centre of the cereal trade in the County of Flanders. Cereal that was brought into the city via the nearby Graslei and Korenlei by the Leie river, was sold on the market place. The English King Edward III announced his claim to the ...
Graslei (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣrɑslɛi]; English: Grass Quay) is a quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river. The quay opposite of the Graslei is called Korenlei .
Flanders Expo is a multi-purpose arena and convention center located in Ghent, Flanders, Belgium. Flanders Expo was founded in 1986 and officially opened in May 1987 with the third edition of Flanders Technology International. It serves as a venue to host a large variety of events including concerts, exhibitions, trade fairs and sports.
The Vrijdagmarkt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvrɛidɑxmɑr(ə)kt]; "Friday Market") is a city square in the historic centre of Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium. It is named after the weekly tradition to stage a market every Friday morning. As one of the oldest squares in Ghent, it played an important role in the city's history. [1]
The Sint-Pietersplein with Our Lady of St. Peter's Church and St. Peter's Abbey View of the Sint-Pieterplein from the north side. The Sint-Pietersplein (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt ˈpiːtərsplɛin]; "St. Peter's Square") is a city square located in the south of the historic centre of Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.