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Every two years the Grand Place in the center of Brussels is the location of the “Flower Carpet”. During the third week of August every even year, begonia cultivators from Ghent decorate here according to a theme. The famous Carpet of Flowers covers 300 m² right in the center of the Grand Place. Every flower carpet has a unique theme, and this year it is inspired by the alchemy of the Middle Ages, with 9 rosettes mounted on vast rotating platforms to form a giant kaleidoscopic wind rose.

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In the 14th century, Ghent was one of Europe’s biggest cities. Today, Ghent is the fourth largest city of Belgium with about 250.000 inhabitants. The tourist will admire the awesome architectural wealth, which offers a splendid combination of impressiveness and idyllic charm of the proud of Ghent. It is paradise for the idle ambler, with numerous museums, beautiful squares, luxurious cafes and fascinating architecture.
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