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Ghent Travel Information
With as many historic monuments as neighboring Bruges, and a network of
picturesque canals, Ghent is one of Belgium's best kept secrets.
Bustling modern day life played against a mediaeval backdrop lends this
university city a unique charm, particularly when the sun shines and
colourful stalls and pavements cafes fill its streets and squares.
Ghent, Belgium
A beautiful historic town, packed to the brim with castles, spirals and
churches. A mixture of architecture from Romanesque to Baroque adorns
the city.
Ghent is located at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and is
ideally situated to visit the other regions of Flanders and the
beautiful Lys Vally.
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Ghent Travel Information
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Getting There
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Flights. From Brussels it is a 50 minute train journey to Ghent.
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Getting Around
Explore the historic city centre on foot, and use the local buses and
trams to venture further afield.
Must See
The 'Row of Towers' of St Bravo's Cathedral, St Nicholas Church and the
Belfry; these are spectacularly illuminated by night. Don't miss the
striking Castle of the Counts, whilst at the Graslei a splendid row of
guild houses overlook the Old Harbour.
The Castle of the Counts, Ghent
Must Do
Take a canal trip for another view of the city. Visit the Museum of
Decorative Arts, the Folklore Museum and the former Bijloke abbey for an
insight into the region's history. Just outside the city centre, take a
stroll in the University's Botanical Gardens.
To Relax
Ghent has over 350 restaurants, and as a university city, there are
plenty of lively cafes and cosy bars.
For shopping try the main streets of Kouter and Volderstraat. Markets
include the daily flower market at Kouter and an antique market at the
weekend.
Weather
Daily average temperatures (Approx) 'C
JAN 5 FEB 6 MAR 8 APR
11 MAY 17 JUN
20 JUL 22 AUG 21 SEP 18 OCT
12 NOV 7 DEC 5
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Ghent Highlights
> Larger than Bruges, smaller than Brussels and close to both,
Ghent is a unique combination of the two
> Famous paintings by Flemish masters combine with an amazing blend
of Gothic, Renaissance and Romanesque architecture
> Ghent houses the most listed monuments in Belgium
> Visit the Castle of the Counts
> Wander along narrow, cobbled streets, see ancient guild houses by
canal boat
> Relax in the cafes which surround the Market Squares of Ghent
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