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So how do I get there?
From Calais, take the A216, A16, E40,N466 and R40.
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ghent
An unassuming city filled with listed buildings, cultural markers, well priced restaurants and vibrant energy.
Ghent is praised for its brilliant mix of a wonderful past and a contemporary, vibrant, city. The city sits on the junction of the Leie and Scheldt Rivers and these days it is Flanders’ biggest university town.
National Geographic Traveller Magazine rates Ghent in its global ranking of authentic destinations. This historic city is ranked 3rd out of 109!
Experiencing Ghent by night is also certainly worth its while and many historic buildings and monuments are illuminated each night from sunset to midnight. As the sites of Ghent are among the best lit in Europe, a nocturnal walk through the heart of the city is most definitely recommended.
The first exhibition at the STAM Museum, which opens next year will put the spotlight on the famously illuminated city. Ghent is the first city in Belgium to have a complete lighting plan designed for it.
Take a look at St Bavo's Cathedral. It's a stunning gothic and Roman style building that houses some of the most famous Flemish works of art.
Is there a local speciality?
Brace your taste buds. The local speciality is Mustard Tierenteyn Verlent - home produced mustard.
It is a well-known fact that Ghent is a paradise for food lovers due to its delicious meat, fish and shellfish dishes. However, it is now even more appealing to those who enjoy vegetarian cuisine and, what is more, in recent years Ghent has actually been dubbed by many as the veggie capital of Europe.
Ghent offers more vegetarian restaurants per inhabitant than Paris, London and Berlin. Many traditional restaurants in Ghent also include wide-ranging vegetarian options on their menus.
Looking for Somewhere to Stay?
If you are looking for somewhere to stay, visit www.gent-hotels.eu and www.visitgent.be. Several hotels are offering a second overnight stay at half price, visit www.gentteveelvooreennacht.be for further details.
You can also check out our special rates with www.superbreak.com
When's market day?
Ghent has several markets, all of which are great for picking up bargains. They'll be open most Fridays and weekends.
Interesting town fact
Ghent's city centre is the largest car free centre in Belgium
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