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City in the Flemish region of Belgium.

Ghent (Dutch: Gent, French: Gand) is a city located in the Flemish region of Belgium. With some 250000 inhabitants it is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province. It is a busy city with a port and a university, featuring a remarkably well preserved and restored medieval architecture.

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How do I get from Brussels airport to Ghent when trains are on strike?

I am landing in Brussels later today at 17.35 and was planning to continue by train to Ghent. I just learned that the trains are on strike so this option has disappeared. The strike ends at 22 so maybe it is possible to catch a train then. Are there…
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Is there a Trappist brewery I can visit on a day trip from Ghent?

I am going to Ghent for a conference in October and have a Saturday and most of a Sunday to spend before flying out from Brussels. Is it possible to visit one of the trappist breweries with public transportation in a day trip from Ghent or…
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Is it a good option to visit Ghent and Bruges in the same day?

I would like to visit both cities and they are not far from each other. I am bit afraid that by trying to see both I end up running the whole day and not enjoying neither one. Should I just focus on one and enjoy a nice day or is it feasible to see…
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Can I travel from Brussels to Ghent using the JUMP card?

I'm planning to stay in Brussels and visit Ghent as well. On the public transport plan (https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/tickets-and-railcards/jump-ticket), there is an ICE to Ghent included. Does this mean, I can take this ICE from inside Brussels…
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On a trip to Belgium, should I stay in Bruges or Ghent?

I will have about 4-6 days in Belgium (in August) with my father, who is in his 60s. He is not a big city person. We will be coming in from London, and after Belgium we will be staying a day or two in Mannheim. I feel that Bruges or Ghent or both…
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