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  Ghent, Belgium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Ghent (Gent in flemish, Gand in french) is the main city of East-Flanders, one of the 4 (5?) provinces that make up Flanders.
This is where the Pacification of Ghent, a peace treaty between Protestants and Catholics, was signed in 1576.
The picture of the Belfort was taken by a friend of mine, Francoise Beaufays, during the Gentse Feesten ("Festivities of Ghent") this summer.
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The Ghent River Hotel is comprised of modern and historic buildings with many period features, and is located on the banks of the River Leie..
Belgium is home to many who have contributed to art, music, and literature.
People who visit Belgium are not looking for thrills, they are looking to relax and enjoy the people they meet in small towns along the way.
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 AllTravel Ghent Belgium travel and tourism
Ghent was once the largest town in western Europe and you’ll find ample evidence of this former glory.
Ghent grew in importance on the back of the cloth trade until, in 1350, the city boasted a population of 50,000, an enormous figure for the day.
Discover the life of eighteenth century Ghent in the period rooms of the Museum voor Volkskunde, which is located in a series of restored almshouses.
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 Ghent, Belgium
Ghent, however, is an entirely different kettle of fish with its fascinating collision of old and new.
The outskirts are littered with the kind of staggeringly ugly steel and concrete box buildings typical of modern Belgium, and in the distance loom the huge cranes of the port.
Ghent's cathedral is fascinating, and worth visiting alone for a look at the van Eyck brothers' legendary alterpiece, the Mystic Lamb.
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 Great European Cities, Ghent, Belgium
Ghent has a population of less than 500,000, but during the summer high season, its streets fill with twice that many people.
Ghent is one of the few cities in Europe with a castle right in the center of town.
Ghent's bars are social meeting places that happen to serve unbelievable varieties of beer.
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 Discover Ghent, Belgium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Ghent was one of the biggest cities in Western Europe at the end of the Middle Ages.
Today it is the third biggest city of Belgium and one of the most beautiful ones.
Nearby Bruges may be cuter, but Ghent is more of a real city, and has better museums, better nightlife and restaurants and is not that touristy.
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 Architecture in Belgium: Ghent
The belfry at Ghent is a fortified guard tower; the lowest chamber was used to store the city charters at one time.
The Guild Houses in Ghent along the Graslei are among the most important from the renaissance era.
The town hall in Ghent is larger than that of Audenarde, and was built over a long period of time.
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 Ghent: Belgium: Flight Car Hotel
His good-humour was Ghent imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his Brussels production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
It was pity she had that fault, because if she had not had it she would really have had none; she would have been as smooth to his general need of her as handled ivory to the palm.
If he was not personally loud, however, he was deep, Ghent and during these closing days of the Roman May he knew a complacency that matched with slow irregular walks under the pines of the Villa Borghese, among the small sweet meadow-flowers and Ghent the mossy marbles.
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Ghent is a city of grey architecture that fails to compete with Bruges for pleasant surroundings.
Ghent is primarily visited as a day trip expedition and is popular because it is steeped in history and character.
Ghent has a history of trouble and revolt, which reflects its atmosphere and appearance today.
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 Hotels in Ghent: Ghent River Hotel,Ghent,Belgium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Ghent River Hotel is situated on the right bank of the Leie, a few minutes walk from the Vrijdagsmarkt and statue of Jacob van Artevelde.
Opened this year, it is built into a five hundred year old renaissance house and a spinning mill built in 1873.
Booking Conditions: If reservation is cancelled 8 weeks prior to arrival: no charge, 8-4 weeks prior to arrival: 30% of your stay, 4-2 weeks prior to arrival: 50% of your stay, 2-1 week prior to arrival: 75% of your stay, less than 1 week prior to arrival: 100% of your stay is charged.
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 Hotels In Ghent - Ghent Belgium Hotels - Ghent Hotels
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the right bank of the Leie; in front of a small square and next to it a medieval waterstraatjes.
Gravensteen Hotel is located right in the middle of Ghent's town center and very close to the 800 year old Castle of Counts, from which the Counts of Flanders once ruled the area.
Located in the centre of Ghent, once ruled by the Emperor Charles V, beside the Saint-Bavon Cathedral and the Town Hall, this hotel was built in the Art Nouveau style.
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The city of Ghent, the capital of East Flanders Province, is a major trading, export, and manufacturing center.
It also benefits greatly from tourism, attracted by Ghent's historic past and many medieval structures.
The city, located in western Belgium, is also the site of the University of Ghent, founded in 1817.
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 Car Hire in Ghent Belgium from carhire.co.uk
When looking for a car in Ghent make sure that you get a good deal and the vehicle you want, that is why we have built or pre-booking car rental system, that gives you choices of vehicles and great prices, hopefully leaving you more time and moeny to enjoy your holiday in Ghent.
Ghent is the third largest city in Belgium and it lives and breathes industrial pride.
There is a large student population in Ghent with all the buzz that goes with that.
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 Ghent Belgium / Orchidcymbidium.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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Ghent Province : East Flanders District: Ghent Area : 156.18 km² Population : 229.
GMC is an official Maserati dealer located in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium and specialized in Maserati since 1989..
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 Ghent Hotels - Discount Hotels in Ghent Belgium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
For business and leisure travelers looking for Ghent hotels at a great price, Via Destinations offers excellent discounts; from charming but cheap budget hotels to luxury accommodations to great downtown hotels, airport hotels and suburban alternatives.
The Ghent River Hotel is comprised of modern and historic buildings with many period features, and is located on the banks of the River Leie in the city centre.
It has 77 guestrooms over three floors, all of which are decorated in warm tones and include air conditioning, minibars, satellite television, direct-dial phones, high-speed Internet connections, complimentary newspapers, and safes.
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Midscale/standard hotel Stars 3 Best western hotel chamade is ideally situated near the railway Station and city centre in a quiet area.
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 Belgium on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Belgium is bordered on the N by the Netherlands and the North Sea, on the E by Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and on the W and SW by France.
Brussels is the capital and Antwerp is the chief commercial center and one of the world's major ports.
Change and Immobility: Three Decades of Policy Adjustment in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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 Tourist and travel information about Gent (Ghent) in Belgium.
In a unique way, Ghent has managed to preserve its medieval power while keeping up with the times.
Ghent is also the flower city of Belgium.
Every 5 years the successful 'Gentse Floraliën" (Ghent Flower Show) attracts thousands to the city.The tourist will not have eyes enough to admire the awesome architectural wealth, which offers a splendid combination of impressiveness and idyllic charm of the proud and (in former times) often rebellious city of Ghent.
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 Ghent, Belgium Hotels and Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
- The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the right bank of the Leie; in front of a small square and next to it a medieval waterstraatjes.
The hotel is located between St Pieter's Station and the major approach roads leading to Ghent's traffic-free centre.
All bedrooms have been renovated and are colourful with blue curtains and blue and yellow bedspreads.
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The Ghent River Hotel is situated in the middle of the old city centre.
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Located in the centre of Ghent, once ruled by the Emperor Charles V, beside the Saint-Bavon Cathedral and Town Hall, the...
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 Ghent travel guide - Ghent, Belgium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The seat of the Counts of Flanders and the largest town in western Europe during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, GHENT was at the heart of the Flemish cloth trade.
Better times returned in the nineteenth century when Ghent industrialized and it's now the third largest city in Belgium.
Ghent is a less immediately picturesque place than Bruges, but this is much to its advantage in so far as it's never overrun by tourists.
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 Brugges to Ghent - Belgium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Capital of the Counts of Flanders, Ghent rose to prominence as a cloth-trading city in the 14
Ghent is renowned for its lively culture and art …it’s also a great favourite if you just want to take it easy, browse around the numerous shops and enjoy the delicious Flanders’ cuisine.
Transfer to Ghent station for your return journey to the UK via Brussels or extend your holiday with a few extra days exploring Ghent.
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When you visit Belgium you must absolutely see Ghent!!Ghent is the capital of East Flanders, one of the 10 provinces of Belgium.
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Ghent is an old medieval city that has long been overshadowed by Bruges, but holds many attractions for the visitor and has the advantage of having far fewer tourists.
It was once the heart of the cloth trade and the largest medieval city in Europe after Paris.
Located in the centre of Ghent, once ruled by the Emperor Charles V, besidethe Saint-Bavon Cathedral and Town Hall, the hotel was built in the "Art Noveau" style.
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 Martina De Moor (University of Ghent, Belgium)
I graduated in 1997 in contemporary history after studies at the University of Ghent (Belgium) and Queen Mary and Westfield college (London).
The centre which is under development right now and will be locted at the university of Ghent aims at guiding historians (academics as well as non-academics) through the labyrinth of GIS and historical cartography.
One tool to help out historians is the metadatabank on digitised cartographic and spatial data for the area of Belgium and surrounding areas which were formerly closely related to the Belgian territory (e.g.
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 Ghent Marriott Hotel: Hotel deals, rates and availability in Ghent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Situated on the Korenlei on the banks of the river Lys, the Ghent Marriott offers a magnificent panorama of the famous historical sites of the city and brings modern design to this charming location.
Ghent Marriott combines all the elements needed to charm all kind of visitors.
Ghent Marriott blends historic treasures harmoniously with the latest fashions and trends, just like the city.
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