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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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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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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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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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Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen
The natural habitat for nature lovers!Parks and green spacesJust outside Ghent, discover the peace and quiet of the Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve. This beautiful, extensive swathe of marshy grassland...
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Mekkerland
Small-scale kids’ farmParks and green spacesMekkerland is a kids’ farm with a passion for animals, where respect for the animals and nature is a priority. Wooden banners point you in the...
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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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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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Sint-Baafskouterpark
Fun and games for adventurersParks and green spacesThis park is part of an area known as the Rozebroeken or Sint-Baafskouter, which was formerly the country retreat for monks from St Bavo’s Abbey...
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Sint-Antoniushof
Old abbey garden turned park for all agesParks and green spacesIn the middle of the 16th century, the guild of harquebus shooters of Saint Anthony relocated to the quay known as the Antoniuskaai, which is...
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St Bavo’s Abbey
The abbey church to convert GandaMonuments and buildingsParks and green spacesGhent is an all-in city trip, with historic charm and modern-day vitality. Are you thrilled by mysticism? You’re bound to love these ruins. This...
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LAGO Ghent Rozebroeken: go for it!
Fun in the water guaranteedParks and green spacesSport and recreationWe bet you weren’t expecting a subtropical water paradise near Ghent were you? LAGO Ghent Rozebroeken has everything you need to fill a whole day...
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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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Neighbourhood park De Porre
Park on old factory siteParks and green spacesNeighbourhood park De Porre is located on the site of former textile factory De Porre. Part of the old factory has been preserved and is now part...
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Voorhavenpark
A little park in a protected city landscapeParks and green spacesInterested in a walk or bike ride with a touch of history? Head towards Voorhavenpark in the vibrant Muide-Meulestede district. You'll walk...
