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St Bavo’s Cathedral
Powerful Ghent church and home of the Mystic LambMonuments and buildingsChurchesThis magnificent sight on Sint-Baafsplein in Ghent is a proud old lady: don’t just walk past her on your city trip. St Bavo’s Cathedral is the...
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St Nicholas' Church
Imposing church at KorenmarktChurchesThis church was built in Tournai bluestone and is one of the finest examples of the Scheldt Gothic style. St Nicholas' Church is not just...
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The Southern Cemetery
Gravestones with a storyParks and green spacesYou will find the Southern Cemetery in the shadow of Ghent University Hospital, not far from the train tracks, in the “Nieuw Gent” neighbourhood....
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Walk along the water
Explore Ghent’s waterwaysWalkingGhent’s rivers and canals have been the city’s lifeblood for centuries. Water adds an extra dimension to a city, and that is also the case in...
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Parnassus
Eating a healthy lunch in a churchRestaurantsParnassus, a social employment project of by vzw Ateljee, serves a healthy lunch in the Franciscan church. People with limited opportunities on...
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Adoma
Cosy, family, budget-friendly hotelHotelsA cosy, family-friendly and budget-friendly hotel with all the mod cons, behind Gent Sint-Pieters Station and close to all the sights of Ghent....
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De Zebra’s youth accommodation
Spend the night in a Scouts dormitoryYouth ResidenceThis youth hostel in the heart of Ghent has space to sleep 40, with a bathroom and fitted kitchen. It is an ideal base for exploring the city.
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Oxfam Shop
Shopping for a good causeShoppingOxfam is your port of call for second-hand clothing, shoes, bags and handbags, accessories, linen, vintage items, toys, books, CDs, DVDs, LPs and...
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From electricity to street art
A walk along colourful outdoor electrical enclosuresWalkingIf there is art on outdoor electrical enclosures, doesn’t that make them art boxes? Yes, you read it correctly! Go and discover the colourful art...
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A visit to the old Ghent Docks
A walk along Handelsdok, Achterdok, Houtdok and VoorhavenWalkingUntil well into the 20th century, Handelsdok, Achterdok, Houtdok and Voorhaven were bustling with the activity of sailors, dockers, crane...
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Buggypunt Gent
Relax in the city with the kids, carefreePracticalThe Bike Point Onder De Krook allows you to borrow a pushchair free of charge for your visit to the city.
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Astoria
Charming hotel in the arts quarterHotelsThis charming hotel, in Ghent’s arts quarter, is one of the few family-owned hotels in Ghent.
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Parkbos
Enjoy nature just outside the cityParks and green spacesThe Parkbos, an area south of Ghent currently under development, will be extended into a multifunctional green area covering about 1200 hectares...
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The western cemetery
A hidden, green oasis of tranquilityParks and green spacesAlthough this cemetery is less well-known than Campo Santo, the western cemetery is the largest in the city of Ghent. No less than 30,000 souls...
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Bijloke site
From hospital site to cultural haven on the banks of the river LysCulture and historyDid you know that the Bijloke site was the centre of healthcare in Ghent for more than 750 years? Today, it is the beating cultural heart of Ghent...
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Legends Tours
Free discovery tour of GhentGuideEvery day, Legends Tours organises free walking tours.