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In a unique way, Ghent has managed to preserve its medieval power while keeping up with times.
From an architectural point of view it may not be so beautiful as Bruges, but I find Ghent to have more spirit, more soul.
Ghent is also a "student city". The presence of so many young people has turned Ghent into an important Flemish cultural center.
Not to mention the nightlife of course!
I studied and lived in Ghent during 3 years and it is one of my favourite Belgian cities!
A wonderful time to visit Ghent is during the "Gentse Feesten".
- Pros:nightlife, history, the people
- Cons:cobbled streets make it difficult for high heels or bikers
- In a nutshell:Experience the city!
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classy interior and good food!
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In this restaurant, there's something for everyone. A lot of Belgian dishes, but also some Italian pasta, eastern dishes... more travel advice
Delicious Turkish food
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The area around the "Sleepstraat", is the Turkish area of Ghent. The whole street is packed with Turkish restaurants, so... more travel advice
Mosquito Coast: a true traveler's place!
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Mosquito Coast is what we call in Belgium a 'reizigerscafé': indeed, a cafe for travelers! Mix a great interior, yummy... more travel advice
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The Geuzenhuis must be one of the most quiet pubs in Ghent. It is situated close to the Decascoop, the big movie complex... more travel advice
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Comments (26)
Nice page. I'm going there next month. Ciao!
Nice page, thankyou, hope to be in Ghent soon
Absolutely great pages on Gent or should I say Ghent, please explain why the 2 spellings, is it the Flemmish and Valoon version? Loved your photos and info about a lot I didn't know.History fascinates me.Tim
Fantastic archtecture!! Nex time to Belgium :-)
I will!! Thanks :)))
Excellent photography and informative writing, Els. I enjoyed my visit to your page(s).
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat report Els, mmmm ik te Greedy, ik zal eraan denken als ik nog eens een bolleke moet uitscheppen voor jou. -lol-
Fantastic meeting photos!Thank you Els for sharing!Hahaha Dannie: why are u eating your lipstick? Didn't Alain leave any ice cream for you? Alain: put this glass away! Eat from the boxes...the girls have enough dishes to wash! :)))Wish I was there too !!
Can't we hire them for UK meetings too? ;-)
hahahaha, mooie foto's van een zeer geslaagde meeting ! Alleen de bediening liet in één bepaalde pub wel te wensen over hehehehe