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  • Leopoldskazerne barracks

    From barracks to trendy district
    Monuments and buildings

    Once a closed military site, but now a vibrant urban neighbourhood full of history, greenery and life. Located in the Arts Quarter, near SMAK, MSK...

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    Facade of the Leopoldskazerne barracks
    Leopoldskazerne barracks
  • Sunday stroll on the Kouter

    Lazy Sundays
    Squares and districts

    A Sunday morning on the Kouter means a pleasant stroll around the flower market, stopping now and then for a little chat. Bask in the elegance of...

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    Shopping on Kouter square
    Sunday stroll on the Kouter
  • St Bavo's House

    An ancient building with a new story
    Monuments and buildings

    Once an arsenal, then a seminary... and today? A surprisingly multi-faceted event venue in the heart of Ghent. St Bavo's House opens its...

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    Ingang Sint-Baafshuis
    St Bavo's House
  • Parkbos

    Enjoy nature just outside the city
    Parks and green spaces

    Need to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a while, without actually leaving Ghent? In Parkbos, you'll discover more than 1,200...

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    Mensen op wandel in het bos
    Parkbos
  • BARBÉ

    Antiques, collectibles are art all around
    Art galleries

    This contemporary art gallery exhibits work by promising artists. Make sure you also visit the branch at Baudelostraat 23.

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    The End is Near - Joost Pauwaert
    BARBÉ
  • 't Kuipke

    Mecca for cycling fans
    Monuments and buildings

    Cycling enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with ’t Kuipke, which is located at Citadelpark, near the Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art and...

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    't Kuipke
    't Kuipke
  • University Auditorium

    The University's palace
    Monuments and buildings

    Eight Corinthian pillars crowned with a triangular pediment. The auditorium hosts proclamations during which degrees and honorary doctorates are...

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    exterior of the university auditorium in evening light
    University Auditorium
  • Vibrant ‘Zuid’ in Ghent

    Shopping, food and local colour. Feel the city.
    Squares and districts

    You can find almost everything in this neighbourhood once dominated by a railway station. Exclusive fashion, classic design or stylish interiors....

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    Vibrant ‘Zuid’ in Ghent
    Vibrant ‘Zuid’ in Ghent
  • Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen

    The natural habitat for nature lovers!
    Parks and green spaces

    Just outside Ghent, discover the peace and quiet of the Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve. This beautiful, extensive swathe of marshy grassland...

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    Couple walking with dog in De Bourgoyen nature park
    Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen
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