Vogel Markt - the Vogel square
Ghent is 'a flower city' of Belgium. Flower growers from the region...
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Belfort
The Belfort (13th century) was a symbol of the power of the gilds and...
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St Baafs plein
A fountain on the square in front of St.Baafs Cathedral.
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St Baafs plein
A very impressive building!
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St Baafs plein
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Sint Baafskathedraal
The Saint Baaf Cathedral, built in 1274-1569, is the principal cathedral of...
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Sint Baafskathedraal
The emperor Charles V was baptised in this church.
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Sint Baafskathedraal
The church has a solemn interior. It houses one of the most important Flemish...
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Sint Baafskathedraal
The Cathedral bears the name of Saint Bavo, a 7th century local nobleman who...
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Stadhuis
In this City Hall the Pacification of Ghent, aimed at ending the...
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Stadhuis
The City Hall shows a mix of styles because its construction took six centuries.
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Gouden Leeuwplein
The neo-gothic building belongs to the 20th century. It's the post office.
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Gouden Leeuwplein
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Sint Niklaaskerk
The Saint Michael church dates from 1440-1648. It is the monument of...
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Graslei
The Saint Michael bridge. Graslei is the name of the street which lies...
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Gravensteen
The Gravensteen was the Dutch name for the Castle of the Counts. It is a true...
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Gravensteen
The original castle was built around 868 by Count Baldwin I, rebuilt and...
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Gravensteen
The Castle was the seat of the Council of Flanders. It is the only...
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Gravensteen
Now it has an exhibit of instruments of torture that were used in the past.
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St Veerle plein
This beautiful building with its baroque facade dates from 1689. On...
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Kraanlei
Kraanlei is a quay lined with handsome guild houses. It has its own Manneken...
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Kraanlei
This is a busy tourist street and a starting point for canal-and-river bout...
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Korenmarkt
Korenmarkt is a bustling central square and a public transportation hub.
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Korenmarkt
The day was festive and there were shows and celebrations.
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Rail station
A fountain near the Sint-Pieters rail station.
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Rail station
The decorations in the Saint-Peters rail station.
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