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An abundance of great places

Parks, playgrounds, lookout points, spots to cool down and hidden gems: cities abound with places that are worth discovering. To make things easier, you can find pages and pages of tips and lists here. Ideal to get some inspiration for your visit to Ghent.

7 spots worth a detour

Check out these off-the-beaten-path gems in Ghent!
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Binnenin de Boekentoren bij ochtendzon
7 spots worth a detour

Spots for Instagram

10 Instagram shots with success guaranteed
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Spots for Instagram

Parks in Ghent

A breath of fresh air
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Parks in Ghent

8 places to cool down in Ghent

Lovely refreshing summer tips
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places to cool down in Ghent
8 places to cool down in Ghent

Playgrounds and parks

Kids can really live it up here
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Many children are playing on a playground in the sand. It's a sunny day.
Playgrounds and parks

Picnic in Ghent

A summer delight in a park or along the water
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Picnic in Ghent

Ghent from above

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Ghent from above

Beguinages in Ghent

Find peace and quiet in the charming narrow streets
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Beguinages in Ghent

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