Gent is a very attractive pocket-size metropolis. You"ll find a medieval city center, canals, cinema's, restaurants, cafés, art venues, shop till you drop possibilities...
It offers a unique combination of authenticity, creativity and natural local flair. What’s more, it’s a human-scaled city in the heart of Flanders with added value thanks to its many waterways.

What makes Ghent unique?
First of all its excellent location. And of course The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, the tryptych by the Van Eyck brothers that is displayed at St Bavo’s Cathedral. Moreover, Ghent is the only city with a lighting plan, which illuminates the streets and buildings at night, showcasing them from a different angle. Ghent is also the festival city of Flanders, boasting the largest outdoor city festival in Europe (july). Jazz lovers will love the jazz festival the first two weeks of jury. And if you’re a fan of flowers, you’ll undoubtedly know that Ghent hosts a highly prestigious flower exhibition, the Floralies (april). Which city has a real castle in its city centre? Which city came up first or second or third in all kinds of travel magazines on a worldwide basis?