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Ghent

Ghent

by colin tripwolf

Capital of East Flanders

Belgium has a well-established reputation for being a land of chocolate, diamonds, and delectable waffles. However, for those willing to explore beyond Bruges and Antwerp, this city of 250,000 people offers a chance to sample Flemish culture at its authentic best. The historically inclined will enjoy Ghent's medieval landmarks, including Gravensteen ("Castle of the Count"); Toreken, the impressive gothic tower in the city's center; and Saint Bavo Cathedral. Don't spend all your money on admission fees, though; this town caters to pedestrian wanderers like few other places in Europe. It houses one of the world's largest auto-free zones, and the gilded architecture lining the Graslei canal area can be enjoyed day or night. Once you've finished wandering, stop into the Patershol district to sample some of Belgium's legendary white beers. Every summer, the ten-day Gentse Feesten music festival attracts more than a million revelers.

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Ghent Facts

  • other names: Gent, Gand, Gante
  • population: 233,120
  • area: 156.18 km²
  • languages: Dutch
  • calling code: +32 (0)9
  • website: www.visitgent.be

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Top 10 Things to do in Ghent voted by the tripwolf community

Martino

restaurant Martino

price level: mid-range , opening hours: 18:00 - 01:00 closed on Monday/Tuesday , address: Vlaanderenstraat 125, 9000 Gent

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Korenlei - Graslei

sight Korenlei - Graslei

address: Graslei, 9000 Gent, Gent, Belgium

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De Vooruit

restaurant De Vooruit

opening hours: Open Mon-Sun , address: Sint Pietersnieuwstraat 23, Gent 9000

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2 votes

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videos for Ghent

  • GIORGIO'S FOTOS @ GHENT MARCH 2008

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  • Driving Europe: Brugge to Ghent

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the_chimp

Ghent is the city where I studied and lived for several years. Just an amazing city. So much to do, so many free concerts, such a nice old town, lots of cultural activities, lots and lots of interesting bars en pubs

2009-11-11 / / report abuse

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nolax

nice

2008-05-07 / / report abuse

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