Points of interest

Many roads lead to Compostela - and one of them runs right through Ghent. The Via Scaldea runs from Vlissingen to Saint-Quentin and passes, for...

2007 saw the opening of the new, modern law courts designed by the architects Stéphane Beel and Lieven Achtergael.

The stylish, pleasant and welcoming setting of Carlton Hotel is the ideal place to recharge your batteries after your search for the past or your...

If you are looking for an original gift for a new born baby or a birthday, Grote Schatten (Big Treasures) is the place to be! There is something...

The theatre on Sint-Baafsplein is the home of NTGent, a European city theatre based in Ghent. Its permanent ensemble of leading Flemish and Dutch...

Discover a unique mix of urban and natural landscapes, as seen by a local. Cycle along hidden gems with a Cube mountain bike and discover...

A haven of green with a delightful terrace where you can imagine you have escaped the city for a while. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or tapas at WOEST...

Café ’t Kanon is a pub situated just a few steps away from Vrijdagmarkt. It used to be a fashion boutique in the 1970s and a traditional pub for...

Do you like exploring the city by bike? De Fietsambassade has three bike points where you can rent or repair a bike or pump up your tyres.

Nonno serves traditional gelato. Nonno means “grandfather” and refers to the long line of ice cream chefs in the Ghent family with Italian roots...

Yalo is a design hotel with a lively vibe and a rock ‘n’ roll feel. Here, travellers, locals and business people come to relax and enjoy a unique...

Located on the banks of the river Lys, the Graslei and Korenlei area was an important inland port in Ghent from the 10th until the 19th century....

In Beiruti you will get to know the Lebanese culinary heritage while seeing the streets of Beirut come to life. Family, conviviality and equality...

Publika is an event venue and café established in a beautifully renovated 13th-century building. It’s the perfect place to have a drink and a bite...

A-Pluss is a cheerful bar located between Vrijdagmarkt and the Belfry. The perfect place to enjoy a drink and a snack, inside or in the outdoor...

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