Ghent, the capital of East Flanders in Belgium, is a city rich in history, founded at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys Rivers. During the Middle Ages, it became one of northern Europe’s ...

Located in Belgium’s Flemish region, Ghent is the capital of East Flanders and one of the country's most historic cities. At the crossroads of the Scheldt and Lys Rivers, Ghent grew into a prosperous ...

Because of its popular, the Grand-Place is a magnet for crowds – a common complaint among visitors – but if you time your visit for a weekday or early in the morning on a weekend, it'll be ...