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The older name for Ghent, 'Ganda', is derived from the Celtic word ganda, meaning 'confluence'.
Ghent
Belgium
Ghent is a city and a municipality in the East Flanders province of the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the province and the third largest in the country, after Brussels and Antwerp. It is a port and university city.
From the “History” section
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Ghent was the biggest city in Europe north of the Alps after Paris by the 13th century.
Ghent
Belgium
Ghent is a city and a municipality in the East Flanders province of the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the province and the third largest in the country, after Brussels and Antwerp. It is a port and university city.
From the “History” section
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The beguinages and the belfry of Ghent were recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
Ghent
Belgium
Ghent is a city and a municipality in the East Flanders province of the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the province and the third largest in the country, after Brussels and Antwerp. It is a port and university city.
From the “Culture and tourism” section
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Ghent has the largest designated cyclist area in Europe, with nearly 400 kilometers of cycle paths.
Ghent
Belgium
Ghent is a city and a municipality in the East Flanders province of the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the province and the third largest in the country, after Brussels and Antwerp. It is a port and university city.
From the “Transport” section
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Ghent co-hosted the 2021 World Choir Games, the biggest choral competition and festival in the world.
Ghent
Belgium
Ghent is a city and a municipality in the East Flanders province of the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the province and the third largest in the country, after Brussels and Antwerp. It is a port and university city.
From the “Culture and tourism” section
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Photo: Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0