Why Ghent? Because Lonely Planet has called our city “Europe’s best kept secret” and a must see destination for 2011
Mirror in the Lys river
From the bridge you can also see the unique row of houses mirrored in the Lys, on both sides of the river. With the Castle of the Counts in the distance.
“The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb is without a doubt world’s most besieged and coveted work of art. In Paris it would easily knock the Mona Lisa off the throne” Noah Charney, art historian
Greetings from Ghent!
Because National Geographic Traveler Magazine has listed this city as the most authentic historic city in the world and full of life
Five photos? In our day and age, with digital photography? Patershol; the new City Museum, STAM; the interior garden at the House of Alijn; the Cloud Measurer at S.M.A.K., Ghent’s Municipal Museum of Con-
Because you must witness with your own eyes what Napoleon and the mysterious thief of The Just Judges panel already knew: The Mystic Lamb really is key to European art history
temporary Art; the Sunday flower market… They’re all worth a shot… or two!
Because the city comes to life again after sunset And of course because you like to get off the beaten track!
…that’s why!
Tourist Office Inquiry desk Sint-Veerleplein 5 – 9000 Gent. T. +32 9 266 56 60 www.visitgent.be.
Ghent in five photos
Only stopping by for a short visit? Then make sure you see these highlights (and capture them on camera!).
“Smack in the middle of Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp, Ghent distils their greatest attributes into one engaging and enchanting city” Lonely Planet
Through the eyes of the Count
From the keep of the Castle of the Counts the city lies at your feet. Experience the Counts of Flanders’ sense of power.
Publisher: Lieven Decaluwe, alderman for Culture, Tourism and Festivities. Stadhuis, Botermarkt 1, 9000 Gent.
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Small Town, Big City Ghent is a cosy, well organised city with countless tourist attractions within walking distance from one another. 1,000 years of history have left their mark. Whatever you see during the day is even more magical at night thanks to the ingenious lighting plan. The city loves light – the annual Light Festival in January is proof of that. That’s when the city is at its best – light and bright!
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In a different light
After sunset Ghent takes on a new dimension. Its pretigious and award-winning lighting plan creates a magical, shimmering sight!
Medieval Manhattan
Only from or just next to St Michael’s Bridge can you see the three towers that formed our medieval skyline in a nice straight line.
You hear music all over the place in this UNESCO City of Music. Dozens of events and festivals turn every visit into a unique experience. The highlight? The ten-day Ghent Festivities!
Flemings love good food and drink, and there’s ample proof of that in Ghent. Patershol, a medieval neighbourhood with a great atmosphere, is the city’s culinary hotspot. A pedestrianized shopping area covers a large part of the city centre. Below it there are large underground car parks, but most hotels have their own parking facilities.