Pro

Beautiful classical city, statues and sculptures, less touristy than "picturesque" Brugges
Con

A lot of rain but I'm sure its not like that every day
In a nutshell

One of the trendiest citys in Belgium with the perfect balance between medieval culture & innovation
steedappeal Says: The S.M.A.K. is a bit of a contemporary arts ramble. Some interesting, arty bits but, overall, a little random. Reminds me of the sort of "progressive" art space most second tier cities attempt to have but are no always successful pulling-off. There are lockers to store your...
6 Reviews and 216 Opinions we came to the ibis gent centrum opera as majoette group of 46 people including childern for the...
Trio's: For the last night in Gent
steedappeal Says: This is a very sincere restaurant- definitely not trying to create new-age trends in fine dining. It is a homey, tasteful place featuring Gent specialties. The formula has worked over since 1947. The only strange thing is that the lights were as bright during the night as...
BoHo Cafe & Atelier: Sew one on!
steedappeal Says: This is an unusual concept. A full bar along with a sewing atelier upstairs for those inclined to make drapes, dresses, etc.. I tried and enjoyed 'Troubadour' beer for the first time- excellent! Casual
MavarickChng Says: We found it the "hard" way by asking the locals. Unlike Brugge, not everyone in GENT speaks English but nevertheless every single soul we came across were very kind and helpful.Once you reach St Peters Railway station(the main Ghent railway station), exit the station then...
steedappeal Says: This is an Art Nouveau themed CO-ED sauna. It is beautifully crafted out of an old town house. It is a very serene and special place. They are especially good about orienting first-time visitors to the rules of sauna engagement- especially that peace and quiet should be...
Biking, skirting a small river and tree alley
Norali Says: Something I did and liked was cycling in Greater Ghent years ago.I don't remember of the name of the spot we were in. I know it was in Greater Ghent. Quite a countryside with nice alleys and dirty roads (yes!)We skirted the little river there, with trees along our flat path....
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Ghent - my hometown - As you maybe know - Belgium is mainly divided into Flanders/Wallonie/and Brussels. No discussions about politics, provinces etc. Ghent is worthwile to visit for its historical monuments- and other...
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Q: Will we be able to get on a Tram to go to the City Centre with a medium sized suitcase? or should we get a taxi to the hotel -...

A: You shouldn't have any problem with the tram. They run regularly and are rarely full except at peak times. Gent taxis are expensive.
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As you maybe know - Belgium is mainly divided into Flanders/Wallonie/and Brussels. No discussions about politics, provinces etc. Ghent is worthwile to visit for its historical monuments- and other......
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I only had two days in Ghent in my poor life. LOL Yet, it is not far from Brussels, where I live, and it has a lot to offer. To be accurate, two days in Ghent center and one afternoon cycling in...
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I am infatuated with Gent. This is a VirtualTourist success story, listen up: Sometime in February in the deep cold darkness of a Minnesota winter, I played on VT until the deeep, deep dark recesses...
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So, is it Gent or is it Ghent, I guess the jury is out. I believe that Gent is the local spelling and that is the one used on VT but I've always known it as Ghent. Anyway, for the purposes of my...
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Many people visiting Belgium bypass Gent in favor of Brugge and while I wouldn't recommend skipping either of these cities, I'd have to say that I'd give Gent a slight edge, after all Gent is where my...
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