Art Nouveau Buildings in Ghent

by Dena Mehalakes - 7 July, 201931 August, 2020

Art Nouveau was a style of art and architecture that was popular from 1890-1910. It was inspired by nature, particularly the forms of plants and flowers. The intricate design style originated in Belgium, and the first art nouveau house designs were credited to Victor Horta, who was a Ghent native.

My Gent: Synchronised swimming and a new life in a friendly Flemish city

by Heather - 17 April, 201914 August, 2020

Originally from the UK, Liz and her husband are planning on moving to Ghent after they recently bought a house here. To get involved with the local community, Liz is bringing her years of synchronised swimming experience and putting on a show at the 2019 Gentse Feesten. We caught up

Find a Job in a Ghent Startup

by Guest author - 30 January, 201914 August, 2020

Thisi s a picture from Katrin Kirchmann and Elias Suliman from Teamleader

We mentioned to look for a job in a startup as an option in the previous Square post How To Find A Job In Ghent Without Speaking Dutch. There are quite a few startups active in Ghent. The newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws stated Ghent is an "epicentrum" for startups, singling

My Gent: Lenka’s dance with the stars

by Nina - 16 October, 201814 August, 2020

One of the most common questions among expats in Gent is where to find a dance school. So when I saw Lenka, or Badriyah on stage, at her belly dance performance, I knew I had to interview her. But there is more to this energetic Czech girl than her mesmerising

Registering as an employee (EU citizen)

by Heather - 22 September, 201830 January, 2019

The following information describes how to register to live in Ghent city centre if you will be an employee here. If you are living in a house/apartment with postcode 9000 you will need to follow this process. It is colloquially known as the ‘Zuid process’ because most appointments take place

Books about Ghent

by Max Streicher - 16 July, 201831 July, 2019

Do you enjoy discovering Ghent from a writer’s perspective or just fancy a silent retreat with a good book in the park? In this article I’ll provide you with reading suggestions covering a variety of perspectives on Ghent. 3030

The Curious Case of Ham-Dressed University Pillars

by Nina - 25 June, 201814 August, 2020

An animated discussion on the appeal of the Broche pillar on Korenmarkt or the love-hate relationship of Gentenaars with the Schapenstal (sheep barn, a pet name for the Stadshal on the Emile Braunplein) - these are just two examples of how engaged the city dwellers are when it comes to

A Conversation with John “Sleepy” Moran of Gent Glas

by Rebecca Bramlett - 11 June, 201814 August, 2020

John “Sleepy” Moran is an American artist living in Gent. He runs Gent Glas, which is self-described as “a unique glass studio, gallery, shop, and café located in the heart of Ghent, Belgium.” His artists’ website, Back Door Art, says that “John Moran is a politically and socially engaged hot glass

Help For Expats in Ghent – Meet the Glocals: First Event Kicks Off

by Nina - 29 March, 201821 September, 2020

Meet the Glocals is a series of expat events in Ghent where more established expats and experts provide help for expats in Ghent. Organised by Community Gent, several rounds of the events will take place this year. Read on to learn all about them. TheSquare.Gent caught up with the new head

Gent Free Walking Tours with Maria and Corrado

by Max Streicher - 4 March, 201814 August, 2020

Free walking tours became a popular trend in every major city around the world during the last years. City enthusiasts would organize guided walking tours to share their view on the city, making a living based on tips received at the end of the tour. In Gent, Maria Mironova (from