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Garden St Peter’s Abbey
Bring a blanket and picnicParks and green spacesYou don’t need to leave Ghent to imagine you’re in the South of France. Linger a while among the lavender and vines. The inner courtyard is a...
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Graffiti area in Koopvaardijlaan
A canvas for graffiti artistsSport and recreationAlong Koopvaardijlaan, graffiti artists can do their thing in the new designated graffiti area. Maarten Leenknecht is the first street artist who...
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Leiecruises
Relaxing on the waterSailingLeiecruises offers comfortable and relaxing cruises on the river Lys in the countryside and boat tours in Ghent.
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Boat trip along Ghent’s heritage
Nostalgia on the waterSailingDiscover Ghent’s heritage from the water. You can admire many locations and get a feel of Ghent's historical centre from an electric boat....
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Captain Zeppos park
Modern maritime themed parkParks and green spacesThe Old Docks north of the city are being revived. The Houtdok is the first dock to be revitalised with a 3 ha neighbourhood park: the Kapitein...
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Ghent on the Via Scaldea
Experience the city as a highlight on this pilgrimageWalkingMany roads lead to Compostela - and one of them runs right through Ghent. The Via Scaldea runs from Vlissingen to Saint-Quentin and passes, for...
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Gentbrugse Meersen nature reserve
The wild beauty of nature just a stone's throw from the city centreParks and green spacesWant to enjoy nature without leaving Ghent? Visit the Gentbrugse Meersen and explore this vast nature reserve where tranquillity and adventure go...
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Ferdinand Lousbergpark
A park in Ghent for young and oldParks and green spacesThe Ferdinand Lousbergpark is a wonderful place to relax in green surroundings. Stroll through the orchard amidst unique apple and pear trees or...
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Iconic Cycle Routes
Wonderful cycle routes around GhentCyclingThe Iconic Cycle Routes take you past the loveliest spots in Flanders.
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Rommelwaterpark
Cosy park with a playgroundSport and recreationRommelwaterpark is a community park in the Machariuswijk neighbourhood. It’s located between Ossenstraat and Kasteellaan and connects to another...
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The sound game
An active walk with fun challengesSport and recreationWarm up your muscles and your vocal chords! During this family walk around the House of Alijn, you will discover Ghent together. Hendrik and Poes...
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Old St Elizabeth Beguinage
Beguine city in Ghent: a tolerant ‘holy corner’Monuments and buildingsThe beguinages of Flanders and the Netherlands are always oases of calm and stillness, where you might still expect to see an old beguine mumbling...
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Frans Tochpark
Castle park in GentbruggeParks and green spacesFrans Tochpark owes its name to the last mayor of Gentbrugge. A 14th-century castle that served as the town hall for a long time is located in the...
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Walking route Sunday markets
Strolling on SundayWalkingWould you like to browse the second-hand books and antique furniture, while also discovering the city? With a special walking route along the...
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Ghent city walk: quirky charm
Ghent city walk - children welcomeWalkingFirst rendezvous with our city? This city walk reveals the highlights of Ghent in just a few kilometres. We listed some things you must have seen...
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Ghent’s station district and the Millionaires’ Quarter:
From Belle Epoque to the Interwar periodWalkingThe station district is a relatively recent district. The district can be seen on the painting ‘Meersstraat in Ghent’ by Xavier De Cock from 1862...
