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The Castle of the Counts
A castle in GhentMonuments and buildingsA weekend trip to Ghent is simply not complete without a visit to the mysterious ‘Castle of the Counts’. This important sight in Ghent is a castle...
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St Bavo’s Cathedral: majestic tower
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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The Ghent Altarpiece: supreme divine art
World-famous painting by Flemish PrimitivesMonuments and buildingsThe Ghent Altarpiece, or ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by the Van Eyck brothers, completed in 1432, is recognised worldwide as a great work...
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Ghent Belfry, world heritage
The dragon, Ghent’s fiery mascotMonuments and buildingsLook up at the magical city skyline for a moment during your weekend trip in Ghent: you can’t miss it. The Belfry is the middle tower in the...
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Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent
From Bosch to MagritteMuseumsThe strength of the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) in Ghent, the oldest museum in Belgium, lies in the varied nature of its collection, which is...
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STAM, Ghent City Museum
The story of Ghent: past, present and futureMuseumsThe STAM is the ideal place to start your cultural holiday in Ghent, an unmistakeably contemporary building against a historic backdrop. Ghent is...
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S.M.A.K.: contemporary art in Ghent
Idiosyncratic and contemporary art museumMuseumsLovers of contemporary art absolutely can’t afford to miss a visit to the S.M.A.K. during their weekend in Ghent. The Municipal Museum of...
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Dr Guislain Museum
History of psychiatryMuseumsThe oldest mental asylum in Belgium, which dates back to 1857 is in Jozef Guislainstraat. Today it houses an absolutely fascinating museum.
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Museum of Industry
Ghent’s industrial past: a discoveryMuseumsOne hundred years ago Ghent was still a lively industrial city, with smoking chimney stacks and densely populated working-class districts. The...
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Design Museum Gent: modern meets history
Large Belgian & international design collectionMuseumsWild about design? Be sure to visit the Design Museum Gent. A modern, open building lurks behind a magnificent 18th century façade.
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St Peter’s Abbey, peaceful vineyard
Luxurious abbey village, the font of GhentMonuments and buildingsThis Benedictine abbey was founded in the 7th century by St Amand, who christened the very city of Ghent itself. In the 14th and 15th centuries,...
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Kina: Garden
Fun, educational garden and museum for kidsMuseumsParks and green spacesKina is the oldest wildlife garden in Flanders. Here you can find out all there is to know about carnivorous plants and hairy tarantulas, or learn...
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Professor DOUBT and the reSEARCHtour
The family games at the GUMSport and recreationThe museum and its botanical garden appeal to the imagination of young and old. Children discover a fascinating new world by exploring the indoor...
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De Krook
Books, know-how, culture & innovationMonuments and buildingsThis architectural work of art is a unique meeting place for residents, students and visitors. The imposing building is located on a spot formerly...
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Ghent University Botanical Garden
Place for research, inspiration and restParks and green spacesMore than 10,000 different plant species in the tropical and subtropical greenhouses of the University Botanical Garden are in bloom and appealing...
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Little Guide - Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse
A visit tailored to childrenSport and recreationThe Little Guide allows children and their parents, grandparents and other accompanying adults to discover the homes of the d’Hane Steenhuyse...
