Points of interest

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Coupure was a busy commercial canal that linked Ghent to Bruges. When the first town houses were built along the...

The Parkbos, an area south of Ghent currently under development, will be extended into a multifunctional green area covering about 1200 hectares...

By the end of the 18th century, beguines only existed in the Low Countries. They had a relatively independent status. The last Ghent beguine died...

Local residents and organisations who have ideas to breathe new life into the area surrounding Bomastraat can appeal to CAMPO for support. DE BOMA...

Gentbrugse Meersen is a park and nature reserve that is still being created.

This building has been in use for more than 160 years.

Kopergietery is a creative arts centre for children and youngsters focusing on theatre, dance and music.

Once an arsenal, then a seminary... and today? A surprisingly multi-faceted event venue in the heart of Ghent. St Bavo's House opens its...

The fifteenth-century Toreken, or ‘Little Tower’ was the house of the tanners’ guild. Halfway up this small tower is the market clock and on the...

Ships have been docking here since the 11th century and Ghent wouldn’t have it any other way. It is like the song of the Lorelei. The beauty of...

Originally a 14th-century castle, the restored Hof van Rijhove illustrates the development of seven centuries of domestic culture in an authentic...

This architectural work of art is a unique meeting place for residents, students and visitors. The imposing building is located on a spot formerly...

The School of Arts, the arts faculty at University College Ghent, consists of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) and the Royal Conservatory....

This unique neighbourhood is located between Gasmeterlaan and Rabotpark, in the northern part of the city of Ghent. The site is steeped in history...

In the 14th century, the Castle of the Counts was no longer a suitable residence for the Count of Flanders. Lodewijk van Male, moved to Hof ten...

The bustling arts centre CAMPO presents a diverse programme of theatre, dance, performance, festivals, neighbourhood kitchens and debates. CAMPO...