Ghent has much in common with bruges . It is a city with a rich legacy of medieval buildings and art treasures inherited from its days as a semi-autonomous and prosperous trading centre. The tranquil waters of its canals mirror the step-gables of its old guildhouses and the tall spires of its centuries-old skyline. Unlike Bruges, however, historically prosperous Ghent took on a new lease of life as Belgium’s first industrial city in the early 19th century. It is also home to a large and famous university. These factors have endowed the city with a scale, bustle, and youthful verve that have shaped its character. Ghent has an elegant grandeur, symbolized by its cathedral, theatres and opera house; but it also has an intimacy, and the web of its medieval street plan – including Europe’s largest pedestrianized zone – makes this a perfect city for wandering. It is no surprise, perhaps, that Ghent is the preferred city of many regular visitors to Flanders.
For Ghent tourist information visit www.gent.be
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