Ghent
Ghent is the fourth largest city in Belgium. Home to
quaint cobbled streets and winding canals, the city is lesser known
than the other cities in Belgium and probably doesn't get the
recognition and appreciation that it deserves. Considering the
region's turbulent history, particularly during the first half of
the 20th century, a surprising amount of Ghent's remarkable
medieval architecture survives today. There are over 900
listed buildings, a testament to the city's wealth in medieval
times, thanks largely to it being Europe's largest cloth producer.
At one time Ghent was the Continent's largest city outside
Paris.