{"id":158,"date":"2025-09-17T16:18:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/?page_id=158"},"modified":"2026-04-07T21:04:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:04:46","slug":"ghent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/?page_id=158","title":{"rendered":"Ghent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group main-block has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4f9f0532 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ghent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7a3688e9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52247284361_2dc7f2a983_k-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"52247284361 2dc7f2a983 k\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52247284361_2dc7f2a983_k-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52247284361_2dc7f2a983_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52247284361_2dc7f2a983_k-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52247284361_2dc7f2a983_k-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52247284361_2dc7f2a983_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(c) Stad Gent &#8211; photo by Haider Al-Nakeeb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghent, located in the Flanders region of Belgium, is a picturesque city renowned for its blend of medieval charm and vibrant modern culture. With a population of around 260,000, it is Belgium\u2019s third-largest city and strikes a balance between being a bustling urban center and a charmingly intimate town. Ghent is a prominent university city, home to Ghent University and a large student population (about 43,000 students) that energizes its cultural and social scene. Its historic architecture includes landmarks like Gravensteen Castle, the towering Saint Bavo&#8217;s Cathedral, and the medieval Graslei and Korenlei quays along the Lys River. The city hosts dynamic festivals, including the renowned Ghent Festival in late July, and offers rich culinary delights such as Belgian waffles, chocolates, and craft beers. With extensive cycling paths, canal tours, and vibrant public squares, Ghent harmoniously blends history, academia, and modern living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7a3688e9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52193384994_3a598f6f4c_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"52193384994 3a598f6f4c k\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52193384994_3a598f6f4c_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52193384994_3a598f6f4c_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52193384994_3a598f6f4c_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52193384994_3a598f6f4c_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esee2026ghent.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/52193384994_3a598f6f4c_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(c) Stad Gent &#8211; photo by Bas Bogaerts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More information on visiting Ghent can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/visit.gent.be\/en\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghent Ghent, located in the Flanders region of Belgium, is a picturesque city renowned for its blend of medieval charm and vibrant modern culture. With a population of around 260,000, it is Belgium\u2019s third-largest city and strikes a balance between being a bustling urban center and a charmingly intimate town. 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