Created by barbara on December 1, 2007
- We used Ghent as a base to explore nearby Ypres (also written as Ieper) and Bruges in one long weekend.
Created by mightywease on March 28, 2007
- Wonderful architecture, great museums, beautiful canalside walks, a wealth of history and cosy bars add up to a fantastic city break in Ghent.
Created by billmoy on April 9, 2004
- Ghent is almost a forgotten town, as it is usually overshadowed by Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp. However, travelers will see that Ghent is a charming old university town that is not afraid of embracing modern trends. The city is spelled as Gent in Flemish and Gand in French.
Created by Drever on October 26, 2003
- Ghent is a showcase of medieval Flemish wealth and commercial success containing awesome architecture. Cathedral, church, and belfrey towers pierce the sky and fill the air with the music of their bells. Beside ancient harbours, ornate guild houses line the banks. Street markets flourish as in previous centuries.
Created by Linda Kaye on November 18, 2002
- Two medieval castles, nineteen museums, five abbeys, dozens of churches and countless historic buildings can keep a tourist busy for days-no other Belgian city has as many preserved monuments. Ghent is a warm and gracious city with an equal measure of art, history, culture and romance.
Created by Re Carroll on September 20, 2000
- Ghent is half way between Brussels and Bruges and seems to be overlooked in favour of those cities. It might not be as cosmopolitan as Brussels or have the quaintness of Bruges but it is worth at least a day trip to sample its charm and visit the historical sights.
Created by bhmorton on November 19, 2007
- On a cold winter's day, there is no finer place to be than in a Belgian bar, eating good food and drinking the world's finest beer. And of all the bars in all the towns of Belgium, the very best is the Hopduvel in Ghent.
Created by bunny_teddy on March 12, 2005
- Last year, I spent 10 days in Belgium. My best friend and I hung around the country. e went to Brugge, Antwerp, Liege, Brussels, and Ghent. Everywhere seems charming, romantic, nice, friendly, and so lovely. Travel around this country on this trip was unforgettable to me. I love this country, and I'll be there again.
Created by Mikix on October 10, 2004
- Ghent is a university city with about 230,000 inhabitants that maintains its medieval style. The central square, the St. Bavos Cathedral and the Medieval Castle are its major attractions, but for me, Ghent give me the opportunity to be in a Belgium city without millions of tourists (like Bruges).
Created by davidx on September 27, 2003
- Why bother comparing it with Brugge or Brussels? Its history is very different and so is its appeal. . .and it really is great and gracious.
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