Dr. Jose Rizal in Ghent, BelgiumBy: Lontoc, Shelah Mae H.

BSPT 2AAY 2012-2013

Ghent: An Introduction

Ghent (pron.: /ˈɡɛnt/; Dutch: Gent, pronounced [ʝɛnt]; is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe. Today it is a busy city with a port and a university.

Popular Places in Ghent

Belfry of GhentBehind it the Saint Nicholas church is visible. The 91-metre-high belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval

towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church. Through the centuries, it has served not only as a bell tower to announce the time

and various warnings, but also as a fortified watchtower and town treasury.

GrasleiThe Graslei is one of the most scenic places in Ghent's old city centre

GravensteenThe Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages.

The name means "castle of the count" in Dutch.

Leie riverThe Leie (Dutch) or Lys (French) is a river in France and Belgium, and a left

tributary of the Scheldt. Its source is in Pas-de-Calais, France, and it flows into the river Scheldt in Ghent, Belgium. Its total length is 202 kilometres (126 mi).

Significant Places in Ghent for Dr. Jose Rizal

Van Loo Printing Press at No. 66 Vlanderestraat

The El Fili came off the printing press at Van Loo at No. 66 Vlanderestraat and Rizal sent to Hong Kong two copies: one for Jose Ma.

Basa and the other for Sixto Lopez.

9 Rue de HinautOn July 3, 1891 Rizal received from Jose Ma. Basa the amount he was borrowing for his

trip to Hong Kong from Marseilles, as well as the letter for the Director of the Messageries Maritimes. He was boarding at 9 Rue de Hinaut.

Rizal Marker in GhentA descendant of Rizal's eldest sister Saturnina, Mrs. Malou Villaroman,

went to Ghent and saw this Rizal marker.

Thank you!

By: Lontoc, Shelah Mae H.

BSPT 2A

AY 2012-2013