Attractions of Ghent
The historical center of the town offers splendid buildings that includes the Saint Bavo Cathedral. Also found here is the old post office and the Belfry as well as Saint Nicholas Church. There are two other churches of note and they are the Saint James and Saint Michaels churches. One unique feature is that the city is the largest car free zone in Belgium.
Sights of Ghent
A large number of museums are to be found around the town and they include the Museum voor Schone Kunsten, which is the museum of fine arts. Here there are paintings by the Flemish Masters while at the Museum voor Actuele Kunst there are 20th Century works by painters such as Andy Warhol. Explore the culture with Car Hire Ghent.
Sport in Ghent
Sport is popular in Ghent, especially among the student population. Football is the most popular sport while at the university there are sports such as handball, basketball and volleyball. The main fooball team has been a participant in European Intertoto games and are regularly playing in the Belgian First Division.
Nightlife in Ghent
In the Patershol district is where you will find the nightlife with many places to eat and drink the famous beer. The fact that there is a large student population ensures that the town has a lively scene. Bidj Den Wizjen en den Zot is another district with a healthy nightlife.
Shopping in Ghent
Many of the shops are to be found in the pedestrian areas of the city especially near the center. There are a wide range of different shops that go from chic to the more local type of shops. It is very easy to spend a day strolling around the center admiring the beautiful buildings as well as shopping.
Getting to Ghent
Ghent is easily accessible in your Car Hire Ghent vehicle by the E40 and the E17. The E40 links Bruges and Ostend to Brussels, Leuven and Liege. The E17 connects with Antwerp. There are 5 railway stations in the municipality withGent Sint Pieters connecting with Brussels Airport and internationally.