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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. [2] 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 27, 2024 · 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.
- Be Awestruck By Gravensteen. Quite probably the most breathtaking sight in Ghent, Gravensteen is a 12th Century castle built for the count of Flanders.
- Adore the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb is thought to be one of the world’s earliest oil paintings and dates back to the early 15th Century.
- See Fine Art at the MSK (Museum of Fine Arts) The MSK art gallery is housed in what looks much like an Ancient Greek temple. The artwork will soon remind you that you are in fact still in Belgium however due to the great collection of works from Belgian and Low Counties artists.
- Eat out in Patershol. A well hidden home of many great restaurants, Patershol is the former location of the leather tradesmen in Ghent. The winding cobbled lanes and houses haven’t much changed from this time and are a great way to experience what Ghent was like many years ago.
Mar 23, 2024 · Discover Ghent, a rebellious and youthful city with UNESCO sites, street art and vegan cuisine. Learn about its past, present and future from local experts and explore its canals, quays and museums.
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Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city is home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city's medieval might.