Travels in Europe, Summer 2004

Ghent

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Ghent provides an interesting contrast to Bruges. Ghent was medieval Europe's second largest city, after Paris. There are many old buildings and beautiful canals, but these are mixed with more modern structures and features like trolley lines. Ghent's large University population gives the city a youthful feeling.


The old city viewed from across the canal.


The city hall.


Of course Belgium would have a "Chocolate Bar."


The Gravensteen, a fortress built by the counts of Flanders during the 12th century. It was once occupied by students from Ghent University who were protesting a one cent rise in the cost of beer.


Two churches.


The canal near the Gravensteen.


Ghent has a place for us fallen angels.


Statue.

People at ISHE

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