Ghent is Belgium's hidden gem — larger than Bruges but less known, more liveable than Brussels, and thoroughly authentic. The three-tower silhouette along the Leie river is Belgium's most beautiful cityscape, Gravensteen castle is Europe's best-preserved moated fortress, and the Gentse Feesten festival in July turns the entire city into one great party.
2M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
April–October — best weather; July for Gentse Feesten festival; Christmas is also charming
Top sights & experiences
- 🏰 Gravensteen — moated fortress
- 🌊 Graslei & Korenlei — riverside guildhalls
- 🎨 Mystic Lamb altarpiece (van Eyck)
- 🍺 Belgian beers & Dulle Griet
- 🛍️ Patershol — oldest neighbourhood
- 🚢 Canal boat tour through old city
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