Ghent, which is situated in Flanders, is the largest city and the capital of the East Flanders province. Ghent initially was founded as a settlement at the confluence of Rivers Lys and Scheldt. During the Middle Ages Ghent was one of the biggest and most prosperous cites in northern Europe. Ghent, home to a renowned university and a port is an extremely bustling city. The Ghent-Terneuzen Canal links the city to the sea. Ghent lies at the intersection of the two main highways of Europe, E40 and E17.
The municipality of Ghent consists of Zwijnaarde, Wondelgam, Sint-Kruis-Winkel, Sint-Denijis-Westrem, Sint-Amandsberg, Ooostakker, Mendonk, Mariakerke, Ledeberg, Gentbrugge, Drongen, Desteldonk, Afsnee and the main city of Ghent. The Graslei is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Ghent. Located at the old city center the Graslei attracts tens of thousands tourists every year from all over the world. Ghent is also home to many world-famous museums like the Designmuseum, Panamarenko, Joseph Beuys, Stedelijk Museum, and the Museum voor Schone Kunsten.
The major modes of transportation in Ghent include the city bus, trolley bus, low floor trams and cars. Ghent boasts of a booming nightlife. The nightlife of Ghent is a big draw for the foreign tourists. The nightlife of Ghent provides ample opportunities for fun and amusement. In the evening you can hang around with your friends in a funky jazz bar or can visit a nightclub where you can let your hair down and gyrate to the tunes of the pulsating music. The Sint-Pieter’s Square and the Overpoortstraat serve as the nightlife hubs of the city. Here you can find plenty of trendy bars lining both sides of the street. This is also the favorite hang out spot for the teenagers of the city.
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