Running along the two sides of the River Leie, these two sister streets are the heart and soul of Ghent. Ever since the Middle Ages, the quays on this street have been the main port in the area. The pretty buildings that line the sides have been with the streets for almost as long there’s a step gable house here, No. 10, that’s the oldest of it’s kind in the world. Every building here has that kind of history! If you can get a local tell it all to you, you’re in for a treat. The streets are almost always thronged with people but in a good way. The bars and restaurants every step of the way make for great hangouts. It’s charming cause it’s so unassuming it’s no tourist trap, but tourists will love it nevertheless. For the best views, get onto St. Michael’s bridge, whip out your camera and start snapping. On Christmas, these streets are magic.

• Take snaps from St. Michael’s Bridge.

• Bus: 3, 17, 18, 38, 39 at Ghent KorenmarktPerron 3.
• Trams 1, 4, 24 at Ghent KorenmarktPerron 3.

• Korenlei Twee
• Belga Queen

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