A guide to #Ghent , #Belgium 's rebellious, unsung city nationalgeographic.com/travel/article… via National Geographic - visit gent

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'Less touristy than Bruges, prettier than Brussels, Ghent is Belgium’s break of the moment. Spring’s mild temperatures are perfect for exploring.'

Read the full article The Times and The Sunday Times: thetimes.co.uk/travel/inspira…

'Oftentimes overlooked for its larger European neighbours,Belgium is an unassuming powerhouse of cosmopolitan cool in more ways than most travellers realise. Cities like Brussels,Antwerp and Ghent serve as rich sources of inspiration for cultural creation' cntraveller.com/article/how-be…

'Youthful and rebellious, Ghent is stepping out of Bruges’s shadow as a Belgian canal-side classic'

Thank you National Geographic UK, read the article: gb.readly.com/magazines/nati…

'When you think of Belgium, usually the first thing that comes to mind is chocolate. But Ghent is an under-the-radar foodie destination with its quirky restaurants, local food specialties, craft booze and, yes, irresistible chocolates.' lonelyplanet.com/articles/europ…

De 7 leukste koffiebars in Gent june.be/food/koffie/de…

Wondering whether adding some extra days to your stay in #Ghent is worth your while? Let’s put it this way: it should be mandatory, considering everything the city has to offer! 🌟

These top 10 tips by visit gent are not to be missed 👇 bit.ly/49GzLWw

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‼️ Our tourist office will be exceptionally closed on Sunday afternoon 18 February from 1pm, and all day on Monday 19 February. For tourist information, please visit the Castle of the Counts, opposite the tourist office. From Tuesday back at your disposal!

Na het Gravensteen en het Belfort heeft nu ook Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse zijn eigen 'Little Guide'. Met deze gratis gids op kindermaat ontdekken de jongsten het stadspaleis in de Veldstraat. persruimte.stad.gent/234403-nieuwe-…

Unfortunately the weather Gods wanted a piece of the Light Festival for themselves. Tierra (the big red globe) is no longer visible.
Nevertheless, there are still 30 artworks to discover along the trail. Discover them here: lichtfestival.stad.gent/en/artworks

The Ghent Light Festival is starting today until 4 Feb!
⏰ wed- sat 19h - 00h / Sun 18h - 00h

There is no fixed start or finish. You can start the tour anywhere you want. It is important, however, to follow the right walking direction.

More info: visit.gent.be/en/calendar/gh…

Read all about the new exhibition space for the Ghent Altarpiece thanks to this blog article by Maaike Blancke, art historian, interior architect and restoration expert. #visitgent

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#Ghent comes alive after dark🌟

🗺Discover Ghent's hidden gems at night with the Light Plan walk - a meticulously planned journey that takes you through two enchanting loops, showcasing the city's illuminated buildings and historic monuments. 👇

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Het KMI voorspelt vijf Beaufort en windstoten tot 70 km/uur tijdens de oudejaarsperiode. Daarom is er beslist dat het geplande #eindejaarsvuurwerk vanavond wordt afgelast. Er geldt ook nog steeds een verbod op het particulier afsteken van vuurwerk in de volledige provincie.

'The construction of the visitor centre inside St Bavo's Cathedral cost us a lot of time and effort, but it was well worthwhile for such a masterpiece.'

Read all about the new structure of the St Bavo’s Cathedral thanks to this article by Maaike Blancke. visit.gent.be/en/blog/invisi…