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Ghent (Dutch: Gent ⓘ; French: Gand ⓘ; historically known as Gaunt in English) is a city and a municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province, and the third largest in the country, after Brussels and Antwerp. It is a port and university city.
- Discover life in medieval Ghent at Gravensteen. Also known as “Castle of the Counts” in Dutch, this incredible structure was built in 1180. Today it houses the Arms Museum and the Museum of Judicial Objects.
- Admire the picturesque St Michael’s Bridge (Sint-Michielshelling) Perhaps one of the most picturesque areas in Ghent, it’s a great place to gaze at the surrounding architecture and down the river to Korenmarkt (Wheat Market).
- Marvel at the beauty of St Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) This historic 11 century icon of Ghent was a major factor in my decision to visit.
- Be amazed by St Bavo’s Abbey (Sint-Baafsabdij) Anyway, this abbey sure made up for the fact I couldn’t visit the cathedral. It was a very sobering feeling walking around these grounds knowing it’s history dates back to the 7 century.
Mar 23, 2024 · Youthful and rebellious, Ghent is stepping out of Bruges’s shadow as a Belgian canal-side classic. The historical city of Ghent blends its rich heritage with modernity, featuring UNESCO sites...
Ghent is a city where people enjoy life: a chilled-out place where anything goes and a city that feels human. Its friendly, welcoming people love the good life. Don’t miss the chance to admire the world-famous masterpiece—the Mystic Lamb by the Van Eyck brothers—during your weekend trip.
Ghent. Belgium, Europe. Despite being one of Belgium's oldest cities, Ghent remains small enough to feel cosy but big enough to be a vibrant, relevant centre for trade and culture. There's a wealth of medieval and classical architecture here, contrasted by large post-industrial areas undergoing urban renewal that give Ghent a gritty-but-good ...
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May 8, 2024 · Ghent, city, Flanders Region, northwestern Belgium. Ghent lies at the junction of the canalized Lys (Leie) and Scheldt (Schelde) rivers and is the center of an urban complex that includes Ledeberg, Gentbrugge, and Sint-Amandsberg. Learn more about the history of Ghent in this article.
