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Also known as: Gand, Ghent

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The city is situated where the rivers Leie and Schelde join. Due to massive trade with textile and wool in the 16th century the city became one of the most wealthy cities in Europe and most important city - only surpassed by Paris. In this period the city also became one of the most picturesque cities in Vlaanderen due to a vast network of brick roads and houses build with wonderful corbie gables.

Cathedrals, 9th century castle, monarchy. Gorgeous squares with statues and 16th century homes dominate the architect of this very pedestrian friendly city. Through many years Gent was controlled by many different powers like England, France and Spain but Gent had always its own political and financial interest. This resulted in agreements with the other Vlaanderen cities against the foreign powers

Today, Gent is home to Flanders' largest university.

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Feb 23, 2006 – Nov 01, 2009
Walking the people filled streets is always a treasure; your eyes get treats everywhere. The old market was q cacophony of different sounds from gypsy bands to the local circus, radio cars and the suicidal roller coaster. Some rain was unfortunately taking to top of the joy but still most of the pe…
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This trip was featured on Monday April 21st, 2008
Gent, a lot of fun...
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Jun 08, 2006 – Jul 05, 2006
Lima, Peru -› Callao, Peru -› …
Well, it was time to keep on moving. Holland was waiting for me.  Last year I did the Inca Trail and met really nice Dutch people. Once I met them online and commented about my plans of going to Europe. Maike told me: "Great! You have to stay with us, when you are in Holland!" We have been in …
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This trip was featured on Saturday March 7th, 2009
Ghent/Gent/Gand- Medieval Ghent
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Sep 16, 2008 – Sep 27, 2008
Belgium -› Brussels, Belgium -› …
Ghent  (Dutch : Gent; French: Gand; Formerly in English: Gaunt) is the fourth largest city of Belgium with about 250.000 inhabitants. It is not as big as Antwerp but bigger than Bruges. It is also less famous among tourists than the often praised Bruges. However, for some people Ghe…
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