Travel Destinations of Gent (Belgium).
Is Belgium the most European country within Europe? Probably Yes. Dutch-speaking Vlaanderen, French-speaking Wallonia, German-speaking Eastern Luttich and multi-lingual Bruxelles that acts as the unofficial capital of EU and NATO. Belgium is also known for it's delicious chocolate, 250 types of beer and patates frites. Don't miss Brugge/Gent, Antwerp or Leuven on your next trip either.
Gent is a beautiful city in Western Vlaanderen. Lots of tourists visit the medieval city center and admire the buildings that date back to the 12th century. Gent is birthplace of Carl the Great, who was the ruler of a large part of Europe around 1500 AD. Catch a boat ride here or in the nearby city of Brugge.