Win a two-day break in Ghent
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Ghent is a welcoming city where modern life plays out against a gorgeous historical backdrop.
Not to be missed is the city by night, when thousands of lights create a stunning and atmospheric display. Ghent's award-winning lighting plan was developed by the famous lighting designer Roland Jéol.
Watch 48 hours in Ghent with Simon Calder here for more highlights and travel tips.
We’ve teamed up with Visit Ghent to give readers the chance to win a two-day break in Ghent. The prize includes return Eurostar from London to Ghent and one night's accommodation with breakfast. The prize also includes two CityCards, dinner for two in the historic city centre and a goodie bag.
Terms & Conditions: Promotion closes at 23:59 on 6 December 2015. There is one prize as listed. CityCard gives access to the main historical houses, museums and attractions, a free guided boat tour, free public transport, free use of hop on hop o water-tramway (1 day) and free bike rental (1 day) all attractions subject to availability and opening times. The promotion is open to readers of The Independent and i. The winner will be the first entry selected at random after the closing date and will be contacted by 14 December 2015. Travel needs to take place before 31 March 2016. The winner must book at least month in advance. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Winner and guest must be over 18. A valid passport is required for each participant. Winner is responsible for any Visa requirements. Prize excludes other expenses such as transport in the UK, travel insurance, food and drink, personal expenditure and incidental costs. The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Usual promotion rules apply, see independent.co.uk/rules. For further information, please write to Customer Care, The Independent, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT. Promoter: Visit Ghent.