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Gravensteen Castle
This mighty stone castle with tall towers and thick walls rises right out of the city centre and was once the powerful home of the Counts of Flanders.
Gent
Quick fact
Gent, also spelled Ghent, is a vibrant university city in Flanders where two rivers, the Leie and the Scheldt, meet right in the heart of the medieval city centre.
Fun fact
Gent holds one of the biggest flower festivals in the world, called the Gentse Floralien, where the entire city fills up with millions of blooms every five years.
Landmarks
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Ghent Altarpiece (St Bavo's Cathedral)
Hidden inside Saint Bavo's Cathedral is the Ghent Altarpiece, a 600-year-old painted masterpiece that has been called one of the most important artworks ever made.
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Graslei and Korenlei
These two gorgeous rows of medieval guild houses reflected in the canal water look like a fairy-tale painting come to life and are best seen from a boat.
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STAM City Museum
The STAM museum tells the whole story of Gent from ancient times to today using fun interactive displays, models, and real historical treasures.
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Ghent Belfry
This tall medieval tower in the city centre once held the city's most important documents in a safe at the top, and climbing it rewards you with sweeping views over the rooftops.