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- Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is an old medieval city that has long been overshadowed by
Bruges, but holds many attractions for the visitor and has the
advantage of having far fewer tourists. It was once the heart of
the cloth trade and the largest medieval city in Europe after
Paris. Today the old centre has many historic buildings including
St Bavo's Cathedral, the Castle of the Counts, a turreted castle
with a moat, a bell tower for great views, the Town Hall and the
15th-century Cloth Hall.
Information & Facts
Language
The Flemish, in the north, speak Dutch (60% of the
population); the Walloons in the south speak French (40%). Brussels
is bilingual, the majority of citizens speaking French. In the east
there is a small German-speaking community. English is also
spoken.
Money
Euro (EUR) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are
accepted (Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Eurcard) as are
travellers cheques (though it is best to carry them in Euros, US
dollars or Pounds Sterling to avoid additional charges when
exchanging). ATMs are available in all major cities. Banks are open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays. Some banks close for an hour during lunch. There are
however some foreign exchange offices that trade on Sundays.
Time
Local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).