One of Ghent’s most emblematic landmarks, Gravensteen served as the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. After stints as a court, prison, mint, and cotton mill, it's now a tourist ...

The charming Belgian destination is known for its impressive medieval architecture, rich culture, and charming cobbled ...

Ghent, located in the Flemish region of Belgium, is the capital and largest city of East Flanders. Founded at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys Rivers, the city prospered in the Middle Ages, ...

Once one of Belgium’s medieval powerhouses, Ghent has hardly been preserved in amber. It’s a living urban centre, with its share of big-city scruffiness and the vibrant student population you’d expect ...

The sun beat down on Ghent. It was the hottest day I could remember ever spending in Belgium, and it was a relief to be on the water. I paddled the canoe through the confluence of the Lys and Scheldt ...

Just a short train ride from larger destinations like Brussels and Amsterdam, Ghent, Belgium is much more than a day trip. Plan a stay in this walkable, historic city and explore art, history, food ...

The sun beat down on Ghent. It was the hottest day I could remember ever spending in Belgium, and it was a relief to be on the water. I paddled the canoe through the confluence of the Lys and Scheldt ...