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DAY 4 / SUNDAY / APRIL 18
GHENT CITY TOUR WITH LOCAL GUIDE
OVERNIGHT IN GHENT, BELGIUM
Ghent (in Flemish : Gent) is the fourth largest city of Belgium with about
250,000 inhabitants, not as big as Antwerp but bigger than Bruges.
Ghent is less famous among tourists than the often praised Bruges.
However, for some Ghent is the real diamond of Flanders and Belgium.
In a unique way, Ghent has managed to preserve its medieval power while keeping up
with the times. The city center is a showcase of medieval Flemish wealth and commercial
success.
The city has an important harbor, thanks to the Ghent-Terneuzen canal which allows
sea-going vessels to bring their products to the city.
Ghent is the home of the Rijksuniversiteit Gent (Belgian State University) and the
presence of so many young people and students has turned Ghent into an important Flemish
cultural center.
In
Saint Bavo cathedral , one can see the famous painting,
The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb,
attributed to Jan van Eyck of Ghent. The work is considered to be one of the
most influential and beautiful
paintings of the Middle Ages and the Flemish painting school.
DAY 5 / MONDAY / APRIL 19
2010 GHENT FLOWER SHOW
OVERNIGHT IN GHENT, BELGIUM
Ghent is the flower city of Belgium. Flower growers from the region around Ghent
sell their beautiful begonias and azaleas all over the world. Every 5 years the successful
Gentse Floraliën (the Flemish name of the Ghent Flower Show) attracts thousands
to the city.
The event began in 1809, following an English example, as a modest exhibition of
only 50 plants. Since then it has steadily grown to become a unique exhibition on
a grand scale.
This event take place for the 34th time in April 2010. Our tour offers
you the unique and wonderful opportunity to enjoy the 2010 Floralies,
as it is called in French.
The finest flowers, plants and botanical treasures, rare for their size, form,
color or smell, will all be presented to the public in the halls at Flanders Expo.
Flanders Expo’s Hall 8 will be converted into a floral boulevard that will leave
you dazzled.
Stroll along this lovely boulevard of stalls, shops and garden centers to admire
a broad range of bouquets, flowers, plants and garden materials. Watch
demonstrations, marvel over decorative elements and pinch some nice ideas: it will
be a wonderful souvenir from an exceptional visit!
Come and enjoy plants and flowers from Belgian soil as well as daring creations
from the world’s most celebrated ornamental artists from China, Japan, South Africa,
England, Germany, Italy, France, Denmark, The Netherlands and Ireland.
Exhibition at the Ghent Flower Show
Winding Pathway at the Ghent Flower Show
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