Ghent

Located at the confluence of the Scheldt and Leie rivers, Ghent maintains a network of waterways connecting historic merchant houses and Gothic buildings.

During the Middle Ages, Ghent grew into northern Europe's second-largest city after Paris, with 65,000 residents within its fortifications by the 13th century.

Saint Bavo's Cathedral contains the Ghent Altarpiece, a 15th-century polyptych painted by Jan and Hubert van Eyck depicting religious scenes in 12 panels.

The city center restricts vehicle access, encouraging exploration by foot, bicycle, or tram through a network of pedestrian streets and public squares.

The Gravensteen, a stone castle from 1180 with intact moat and turrets, stands in the middle of the city as a testament to medieval architecture.

Location: Arrondissement of Ghent

Capital city: Ghent

Operator: Stad Gent

Part of: East Flanders, Emergency zone East Flanders Center, Police zone Ghent

Shares border with: Evergem, Zelzate, Lochristi, Destelbergen, Merelbeke, Sint-Martens-Latem, De Pinte, Melle, Lievegem

Phone: +3292101010

Email: gentinfo@stad.gent

Website: https://stad.gent

GPS coordinates: 51.05383,3.72501

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:01