Archaeological evidence shows human presence around the confluence of the Scheldt and the Leie going back as far as the
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After the fusions of municipalities in 1965 and 1977, the city is made up of following sub-municipalities:
• I Ghent
• II Mariakerke
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Much of the city's medieval architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved and restored. Its centre is a carfree area. Highlights are St. Bavo's Cathedral with the Ghent Altarpiece, the belfry, … See more

The port of Ghent, in the north of the city, is the third-largest port of Belgium. It is accessed by the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal, which ends near the Dutch port of Terneuzen on the Western Scheldt. The port houses, among oth… See more

As one of the largest cities in Belgium, Ghent has a highly developed transport system.
By car the city is accessible via two motorways:
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In the Belgian first football division Ghent is represented by K.A.A. Gent, who became Belgian football champions for the first time in its history in 2015. Another Ghent football club is KRC Gent-Zeehaven, playing in the Belgian fou… See more