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The Norbertines’ Chapel
The locals call this chapel 'Drongenhofkapel'Monuments and buildingsFollowing the destruction of their abbey in Drongen in the 16th century, the Norbertines converted this chapel in late-Gothic style – which had up...
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The Ghent Altarpiece immortalized in graffiti
A masterpiece reinventedMonuments and buildingsOn the corner of the Predikherenlei and Van Stopenberghestraat, which used to be nothing out of the ordinary, is now certainly worth a look....
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The Korenmarkt
Watch the world go by in the old townSquares and districtsAre you looking for an authentic pub or restaurant? Be sure to try the Korenmarkt! The square is home to a wealth of stories... and it is one...
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Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse
18th-century hôtel de maître with a grand ballroomMonuments and buildingsDiscover the majestic home of the aristocratic d’Hane Steenhuyse family! Its colourful salons, fine furniture, sumptuous wall hangings and...
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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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Parkbos
Enjoy nature just outside the cityParks and green spacesThe Parkbos, an area south of Ghent currently under development, will be extended into a multifunctional green area covering about 1200 hectares...
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The Old Docks
New life in the old Ghent port areaSquares and districtsA view of the water, beautiful sunsets, plenty of space. The Oude Dokken district has it all. Oude Dokken is the collective name for an urban...
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Democrazy
A fixture in Ghent’s music scene for over 40 yearsConcert halls and theatresDemocrazy, the only music club in Belgium without its own auditorium, is an itinerant music club that has offered a high-quality selection of pop...
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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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Pand
Former Dominican friaryMonuments and buildingsThe Pand, a former Dominican friary, is located between the river Lys and Onderbergen. It’s an impressive complex around a forecourt and the old...
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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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St Barbara Church
A Church with a pastMonuments and buildingsChurchesThe monastery chapel of St Barbara College had become too small, as a result, St Barbara Church was built as a new college church. In 1855,...
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Ganda Blooms
Art gallery within a stone's throw of the BelfryArt galleriesGanda Blooms organises exhibitions throughout the year. Various media ranging from sculpture and painting to mixed media, photography and collage...
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MLVA Gallery
Art gallery in the heart of GhentArt galleriesMLVA Gallery is dedicated to supporting upcoming talents from all over the world. It has a permanent collection of artisanal luxury items such as...
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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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STUDIO23
Art gallery in a 19th-century cotton warehouseArt galleriesGhent art gallery STUDIO23 represents local as well as international contemporary artists. It is an inspiring meeting place for artists and art...