"GENT" Gent by dedeckerm.

Gent Travel Guide: 1,404 reviews and 3,604 photos

Ghent is the fourth largest city of Belgium (approx.250.000 inhabitants).
It is not as big as Antwerp but bigger than Bruges.
It is also less famous among tourists than the often praised Bruges.
However, for some people Ghent is the real diamond of Flanders and Belgium.
In a unique way Gent has managed to preserve its medieval power while keeping up with the times. The city center alone is a showcase of medieval Flemish wealth and commercial success.
Modern Ghent certainly cannot be overlooked in Belgium.
The city has an important harbor, thanks to the canal Gent-Terneuzen which allows sea-going vessels to bring their products to the city and its industrial hinterland.
Because of the central location in the country, the 'Flanders Technology' fair can regularly be organized.

Last visit to Gent: Feb 2000
Intro Updated Aug 19, 2004
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THE SAINT BAVO CATHEDRAL.
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THE SAINT BAVO CATHEDRAL. The Romanesque church had become to small and started to deteriorate by the end of the 13th... more travel advice

THE CLOTH HALL
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THE CLOTH HALL Against the belfry tower stands the cloth hall of Ghent,built between 1425 and 1445. Everything in... more travel advice

DULLE GRIET ('Mad... Things to Do (14)

DULLE GRIET ('Mad Maggy') DULLE GRIET is the name of a large medieval canon-gun In the area of the 'Vrijdagmarkt'... more travel advice

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THE CASTLE OF GERALD THE DEVIL Behind the Saint Bavo Cathedral one can see the 'Geeraard de Duivel Steen', or the castle... more travel advice

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lvdpiet Nov 6, 2005 at 2:30 PM

Hi Marleen, Ik zat weer eens wat bij je te bladeren. Ik moet dus echt een keer naar Gent. Dank voor je mooie pagina! Groet, Leo
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aussiedoug Nov 18, 2004 at 4:47 AM

Absolutely fascinating historical info in your tips Marleen. I was touched by the Hospice for the children & eerily interested in Gerald the Devil. Hope I can visit here one day. Thanks!
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rexvaughan Aug 5, 2004 at 7:36 AM

Happy Birthday, Marleen and thanks for the great photos and info about Gent. I hope to visit there and your page adds to my anticipation.
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cochonou Jul 10, 2004 at 2:55 PM

Very detailed introduction about Gent. Now I know more about this city. Thanks for your birthday wishes!
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jayhawk2000 Dec 2, 2003 at 1:24 PM

another impressive city I have on my agenda!
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Morepork Nov 3, 2003 at 4:56 PM

Very interesting ! I have been there but forgotten it all ! So long ago !
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JosM Jul 29, 2003 at 3:47 PM

Great page with nice pics and good comments
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JudyinPA Jan 9, 2003 at 12:35 PM

We only get a chance to view these old buildings when we see pages like this if we can't visit.
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nicoleken Jan 6, 2003 at 1:15 PM

wonderful page and great pictures !
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dannebro Dec 31, 2002 at 8:44 PM

Ghent is a very nice place !