Gent City Center

Gent City Center features a well-preserved medieval core with cobblestone streets, canal-side guild houses, and Gothic monuments that showcase the city's prominence as a major European trading hub during the Middle Ages.

Built around the confluence of the Scheldt and Leie rivers, Ghent developed into one of Europe's wealthiest cities through wool trade and textile manufacturing that flourished from the 12th century onwards.

The center hosts the annual Ghent Festival, a ten-day summer event attracting over one million visitors with concerts, street performances, and cultural activities throughout the historic districts.

The city center operates as a pedestrian zone with a new tram network launched in 2024 and over 400 kilometers of bicycle paths promoting sustainable transportation within the urban area.

Korenmarkt Square houses De Post, an innovative shopping concept that combines retail with leisure activities in a historic setting, creating a lively atmosphere for both residents and tourists.

Location: Gent

Address: Gebroeders Vandeveldestraat 14-16, 9000 Gent, Belgium 9000 Gent

GPS coordinates: 51.05085,3.71908

Latest update: October 2, 2025 13:25