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Ghent (Gent), the capital town of Oost-Vlaanderen (East Flanders) province, is often considered a poor relation of Bruges in tourism terms, with historical monuments and townscapes that are not quite as pretty as those in its sister city to the north, and therefore only to be visited if there is time after seeing Bruges. From a tourist's point of view, there is some truth in this—but not too much. Life moves faster in Ghent, an important port and industrial center, and it compensates for its less precious appearance with a vigorous social and cultural scene.
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AttractionsBrussels Flower Show
Basilica of Koekelberg
1 Basilieklaan Brussel 1000 Belgium Distance: 29.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Groeninge Museum
Dijver 12
Bruges, Belgium Distance: 24.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: The Groeninge ranks among Belgium's leading traditional museums of fine arts, with a... Read More
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Church of Our Lady)
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerkhof Zuid
Bruges, Belgium Distance: 24.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: It took 2 centuries (from the 13th to the 15th) to build this church, whose soaring 118m... Read More
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