It is the capital and largest city of the province of East Flanders, and the third largest in the country, after Brussels and Antwerp. [2] . It is a port and university city. The city originally started as a settlement at …

Ghent offers many affordable hotels and hostels, a campsite and a youth hostel. In Ghent, sustainability isn’t just a fashion: it’s a way of life. Ghent is committed to the environment. Child-friendly Ghent: …

Mar 19, 2025 · You may be surprised to learn that Ghent (Dutch: Gent) is actually the largest city of the Flanders region in Belgium after Antwerp. This stunning port destination is located in the country’s …

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 …

Dec 25, 2025 · Ghent, city, Flanders Region, northwestern Belgium. Ghent lies at the junction of the canalized Lys (Leie) and Scheldt (Schelde) rivers and is the centre of an urban complex that includes …

Welcome to Ghent, the technology capital of Europe. Our city may be slightly small in size but it’s big on investment opportunities. Information for international students. Planning to become an expat in …

Jun 6, 2025 · Planning to spend one day in Ghent? Begin with a morning canal tour to get to know this incredible medeival city in Belgium, and no matter what – please do NOT miss the Van Eyck …

Feb 4, 2023 · Ghent still feels fairly small compared to other cities in Europe and despite being a great place for a break, it is not overrun by tourists and sightseers. Ghent is a perfect blend of industry and …

Explore medieval Ghent with this essential travel guide. Discover Gravensteen Castle, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, canal tours, food markets and other top attractions.

Apr 22, 2024 · Ghent – or Gent, depending on your language – is in the Flemish part of Belgium. To many, it’s more closely related to the Dutch language and the northern neighbors of Belgium, the …