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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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Voorhavenpark
A little park in a protected city landscapeParks and green spacesVoorhavenpark is a park in the Muile-Meulestede neighbourhood. It has an area of 3,500 square metres.
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Koning Albertpark (Zuidpark)
Stylish, classy welcome to GhentParks and green spacesThere’s a reason why Ghent is called the ‘Mediaeval Manhattan’. It pretty much sums up the city of Ghent. Get your visit to Ghent off to a great...
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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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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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The Southern Cemetery
Gravestones with a storyParks and green spacesYou will find the Southern Cemetery in the shadow of Ghent University Hospital, not far from the train tracks, in the “Nieuw Gent” neighbourhood....
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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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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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Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park
Leisure, sport and nature outside Ghent centreParks and green spacesSport and recreationBlaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park is a green jewel beside the Watersportbaan in Ghent. This is where Ghent residents come jogging, and...
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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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Baudelohof
Play paradise and green lung along the waterParks and green spacesBaudelohof is a popular park in the Ghent city centre and is the former site of an abbey garden and a botanical garden. It is one of the areas...
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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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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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Maaseikplein
A green oasis with references to the Ghent Altarpiece.Parks and green spacesHave a picnic, enjoy an ice cream or read a book among the fruit trees, play leapfrog or have fun on the mini-trampolines… Everything’s possible...
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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...
