Ghent

Ghent is located on the banks of three rivers -the Lys, Lieve and Scheldt which has a population of 237,000. Ghent has a nice combination of the ancient, the contemporary and fewer tourists than Bruges. Don't miss the St. Bavo's Cathedral, which has a magnificent art collection, including works by Van Eyck and Rubens. The main attractions are St. Michael's Bridge, the belfry, the town hall, St. Nicholas Church and the impressive guild houses on the Graslei quay. For a grisly display of torture instruments, stop by the walled Castle of the Counts of Flanders or the Castle of Geraard de Duvel Gerald the Devil.