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Visiting Ghent

History buffs will enjoy exploring Ghent, and visitors give high marks for the shopping. Tourists who journey to this cultural city can discover its museums, art and local tours. A top sight in the city is Gravensteen Castle.

• There are 116 hotels and other accommodation options in Ghent
• The closest major airport is in Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), 32.9 mi (52.9 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National), 34.8 mi (55.9 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Ghent

The city is well known for its museums and art, and cultural venues include University Auditorium, Capitole Theatre and Bijloke Music Center. The city is notable for its historic sites and landmarks like Gravensteen Castle, Belfry of Ghent, and Saint Bavo Cathedral. The city's natural beauty is on display at Citadel Park, Blaarmeersen Recreation Area and Ghent University Botanical Garden.

Getting around Ghent

If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Ghent-Dampoort Station, Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station or Gentbrugge Station. Ghent may not have many public transport choices so consider renting a car to explore the city.

Dressing for Ghent

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 10°C, whilst night-time temperatures stay around 1°C
• From April to June, the average is 20°C during the day and 5°C at night
• July to September sees average temperatures of 22°C during the day and 12°C at night
• Between October and December, you can expect 16°C as the daytime average and 4°C as the night-time average
• About 751.80 millimetres of rain falls on Ghent each year
• August and July are usually the hottest months averaging 21°C, while February and January are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 2°C