This document summarizes Dr. Jose Rizal's time in Ghent, Belgium. It provides background information on Ghent, describing it as a city located in Flanders with a history dating back to the Middle Ages. Popular sites in Ghent mentioned include the Belfry of Ghent, Graslei waterfront, Gravensteen castle, and the Leie River. The document then focuses on locations significant to Rizal, noting that he printed El Fili at the Van Loo Printing Press and resided at 9 Rue de Hinaut. It concludes by mentioning a marker in Ghent commemorating Rizal.

1. Dr. Jose Rizal in
Ghent, Belgium
By: Lontoc, Shelah Mae H.
BSPT 2A
AY 2012-2013

2. 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.

3. Popular Places in Ghent

4. Belfry of Ghent
Behind 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.

5. Graslei
The Graslei is one of the most scenic places in Ghent's old city centre

6. Gravensteen
The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages.
The name means "castle of the count" in Dutch.

7. Leie river
The 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).

8. Significant Places in Ghent
for Dr. Jose Rizal

9. 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.

10. 9 Rue de Hinaut
On 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.

11. Rizal Marker in Ghent
A descendant of Rizal's eldest sister Saturnina, Mrs. Malou Villaroman,
went to Ghent and saw this Rizal marker.

12. Thank you!
By: Lontoc, Shelah Mae H.
BSPT 2A
AY 2012-2013