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Why Ghent

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Ghent is a historic city, yet at the same time a contemporary one.

  • The 'Vrijdagsmarkt' with medieval buildings and in the background Saint Jacob's Church. In the middle of the square (and the picture) you can see a statue of Jacob van Artevelde. People are walking around on the square.

    Ghent over the centuries

    Concise history of a stubborn city
  • vrouw en kind zitten op een picknickbank aan het Maaseikpleintje

    Sustainable tourism, pure Ghent

    Working with tourists to achieve a climate-neutral city
  • Graslei with on the right side of the picture the Saint Michael's Bridge. The banks are filled with people sitting in the sun and a boat is passing by in the direction of Saint-Michael's Bridge.

    Ghent from 1 to 9

    Ghent: historic charm and contemporary excitement
  • The river Lys with green river banks.

    The area around Ghent

    Discover the green regions around Ghent
  • Closeup of the three towers: the Saint Nicolas Church, the Belltower and the Cathedral

    Heart of Europe

    Central location, it's easy to reach Ghent
  • Close-up of B.B. King playing the guitar at Ghent Jazz Festival.

    Creative City of Music

    UNESCO recognition as a music city
  • man in rolstoel naast man met kaart op Sint-Michielsbrug

    Ghent, accessible city

    A city that's accessible to everyone
  • Man with sailor's hat in eggplant-shaped boat with the Graslei in the background

    Green travel and mindful food consumption

    Reduce your ecological footprint with Ghent’s Food Strategy

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