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Caption: Gent Belgium
Caption: Ghent is a historic city in northwest Belgium. During the Middle Ages it was a prominent city-state. Today it’s a university town and cultural hub. Its pedestrianized center is known for medieval architecture such as 12th-century Gravensteen castle and the Graslei, a row of guildhalls beside the Leie river harbor.
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Caption: Three towers mark the skyline of Ghent’s old town – the 14th-century Belfry, St. Nicholas’ Church and Romanesque-Gothic St. Bavo’s Cathedral.
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Caption: Old Town Gent
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Caption: Dozens of pavement cafes invite you to discover Ghent’s specialities. The sun is reflected in the many waterways.
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Caption: The city is alive and bids you welcome.
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Caption: The modern daily life of the city’s active inhabitants plays itself out against a gorgeous historical backdrop.