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Ghent

Ghent is the fourth largest city of Belgium (approx.250.000 inhabitants). 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. The city center alone is a showcase of medieval Flemish wealth and commercial success.
The statue for Jan and Hubert Van Eyck is situated next to the St. Bavo's Cathedral. These painters made the splendid altar piece ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ in 1432. A visit to this most important of all medieval paintings is a must when in Ghent!
No other city in Flanders has as many monuments as Ghent. Visiting Ghent is like walking through history. The three most famous towers of the city are the St. Baafs cathedral, the Belfort and the St. Niklaas church. Its center is the largest carfree area in Belgium. Interesting highlights are the Saint Bavo Cathedral with the Ghent Altarpiece, the belfry, the Gravensteen castle, and the splendid architecture along the old Graslei harbour. Ghent established a nice blend between comfort of living and history – it is not a city-museum. The city of Ghent houses also three béguinages and numerous churches, among which the Saint-Jacobs church and the Saint-Nicolas Church are the most beautiful examples. There is an opera house and a few theatres. Highlights of modern architecture are the university buildings the Book Tower by Henry Van de Velde.
The beguinages, as well as the belfry and adjacent cloth hall, were recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites in 1998 and 1999.
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