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2 Tourism

right Belfry of Ghent. Behind it the Saint Nicholas church is visible. Ghent is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Much of the city's medieval architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved. Its center is the largest carfree area in Belgium. Interesting highlights are the Saint Bavo Cathedral with the Ghent Altarpiece, the belfry, the gravensteen, and the Graslei . The city is host to some big cultural events such as the Gentse Feesten, I Love Techno , Flanders International Film Festival Ghent and Festival van Vlaanderen . Night bus services (weekends only) are free of charge.

The city has an extensive harbour which is accessed by the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, which ends at Terneuzen in the Westerschelde.

Ghent was the birthplace of Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, Charles V, and of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. It was also the site of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent which formally ended the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States of America.

3 See also

• Ghent University
• Bruges and Antwerp

4 External links

• Official website - Information available in Dutch, English, French and German
• http://www.use-it.be/gent/eng/ Gent for youngsters

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