Uploaded September 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
ghent.inyourpocket.com
In our humble opinion, Ghent is Belgium's most charming city. Anyone who disagrees has probably never been to this vibrant student town. With no less than a millennium of history, Ghent is proud of its age-old traditions.
Belgium's third largest city, with almost 250,000 inhabitants, is the kind of town you can visit at any time of the year. If you're a fan of old heritage sites, bustling nightlife, fabulous restaurants and a vibrant atmosphere; you've come to the right place. Of course, visiting a city isn't just about seeing the sights, and with this guide in your hand you'll be able to get to know the real Ghent, which you
can thoroughly explore in a few days.
We welcome all suggestions and comments: send them to ghent@inyourpocket.com.
ghent.inyourpocket.com
In our humble opinion, Ghent is Belgium's most charming city. Anyone who disagrees has probably never been to this vibrant student town. With no less than a millennium of history, Ghent is proud of its age-old traditions.
Belgium's third largest city, with almost 250,000 inhabitants, is the kind of town you can visit at any time of the year. If you're a fan of old heritage sites, bustling nightlife, fabulous restaurants and a vibrant atmosphere; you've come to the right place. Of course, visiting a city isn't just about seeing the sights, and with this guide in your hand you'll be able to get to know the real Ghent, which you
can thoroughly explore in a few days.
We welcome all suggestions and comments: send them to ghent@inyourpocket.com.
![Riga In Your Pocket - Riga National Zoo [Rīgas zooloģiskais dārzs]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/enx5P55d8Go/mqdefault.jpg "Riga In Your Pocket - Riga National Zoo [Rīgas zooloģiskais dārzs]
Take a look at a wide variety of animals from around the globe including tortoises from the Galapagos, Japanese macaques, Bactrian camels, African zebras, lions, tigers, giraffes and hippopotami, Asian red pandas and European bears, wolves and seals. The zoo also has a top-notch tropical house filled with rare birds, snakes, frogs and insects. Take tram N°11 from Barona to the Mežaparks stop.
Admission: adults 4Ls, children 4 - 18 years 3Ls, free for children under four.")
