About Ghent
The city of Ghent, situated
at the confluence of the Leie and Schelde Rivers, has a glorious past, which is
reflected in the numerous castles, churches, cathedrals, abbeys, beguinages and
museums. A stroll through Ghent is a stroll through European political and
cultural history. Medieval Ghent was one of the most populous cities north of
the Alps, overshadowed only by Paris. Charles V was born in Ghent 500 years ago.
It was here that the unsurpassed altarpiece 'The Mystic Lamb' was painted.
Today, Ghent -- which is about 60 km west of Brussels -- is a lively university city in expansion: it is home to a variety of high-tech companies, particularly in the biotechnology sector. Ghent University, founded in 1817, currently boasts over 20,000 students who live and study in this modern historical city.
More information on the city of Ghent: www.gent.be (in Dutch)
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(Picture Niels Donckers - Lighting Plan, city of Ghent )