In a discovery that may change art history books, a recent restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece completed by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA) in Belgium has uncovered original ...

Once one of Belgium’s medieval powerhouses, Ghent today is home to one of Belgium’s biggest universities and a vibrant ...

The sun beat down on Ghent. It was the hottest day I could remember ever spending in Belgium, and it was a relief to be on the water. I paddled the canoe through the confluence of the Lys and Scheldt ...

Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield, beer importers who moved to Chicago several years ago, tell everyone—friends, colleagues, strangers—to travel to Belgium, the tiny Franco-Flemish nation stuffed ...

Ghent is one of the loveliest and liveliest old cities I know. The large student population gives the town its laid back and playful atmosphere. The seriously old buildings create the perfect ...

From towering cathedrals to cozy streets, Ghent is a blend of history and modern vibes. We explore its iconic sights, uncover ...

The museum of fine art, Ghent has announced that the first phase of restoration of The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, better known as the Ghent Altarpiece, has been completed, revealing an unexpected ...

GHENT, Belgium, March 26 (Reuters) - A 15th century Flemish masterpiece emerges from a decade of restoration this week in a new exhibition space in Belgium’s Ghent cathedral, with updated technology ...

Ghent is not the first place you think of for a cutting-edge, virtual reality experience. This beautiful city by the banks of the rivers Lys and Scheldt is far more famous for its elegant medieval ...

According to local reports, Ghent appointed an independent commission a year ago to investigate the provenance of the ...

GHENT, Belgium (REUTERS) - Belgian armed police stormed an apartment in the western city of Ghent on Monday to end a siege after reports that gunmen had taken a hostage there. The victim was safe and ...

Volvo Cars has begun production of its fully electric EX30 small SUV at the Ghent manufacturing plant in Belgium. The Ghent plant will also begin manufacturing EX30 Cross Country later this year. The ...