Ghent in Belgium is a hidden jewel waiting to be discovered. A mere 65-minute flight from the UK, this lively city offers stunning canals, enchanting architecture, and a rich cultural tapestry ...

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Despite being a relatively small country, Belgium is of major ... and Warsaw were reduced to rubble, Ghent emerged unscathed, and today boasts the kind of architecture dreams are truly made ...