SOURCE: Spotted By Locals
DATE: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 06:45:05 +0000
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Ghent, Gent, Gand, the birthplace of Charles V – Holy Roman Emperor, sheep central, student city and formerly the second biggest city in Europe. (Note: emphasis on formerly, we’re talking Dark Ages here!) The locals have Charles V to thank for their nickname of Stroppendragers (noose bearers), after he forced the city’s nobles to walk barefoot in front […] 48 Hours in Ghent – A Local’s Guide was first published on the Spotted by Locals blog.