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All aspects of culture

A wide array of possibilities
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If you want to immerse yourself in culture, a city break in Ghent is a must. There is so much to do in the city that you will be spoilt for choice. A concert or theatre performance is planned somewhere in the city every evening, all cinemas have their own listings and the city is full of amazing heritage sites. Yep, Ghent breathes culture, both mainstream and niche.

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Break a leg
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Festivals & Feasts

Ghent is ‘Festival City’
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Cinemas: for film buffs

From blockbusters to genre cinema
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Cinema Studio Skoop Ghent

Jazz Ghent

Live performances and cosy jazz cafés in Ghent
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Male Jazz band during the performance.

Culture and heritage in Ghent

UNESCO World Heritage, great museums and numerous cultural activities
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sint-baafskathedraal

Creative City of Music

UNESCO recognition as a music city
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Close-up of B.B. King playing the guitar at Ghent Jazz Festival.

Ghent museums

12 beautiful museums to visit
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The churches of Ghent

Towers that have witnessed history
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Saint Nicholas Church viewed from Saint Michael Bridge

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