Points of interest

Many roads lead to Compostela - and one of them runs right through Ghent. The Via Scaldea runs from Vlissingen to Saint-Quentin and passes, for...

A century ago, Ghent looked very different from today. Can you image a city full of densely populated courtyards and smoking factory chimneys?...

Ghent is a city for everyone, including visitors with impaired vision or hearing. Two walking guides have been developed for these visitors with...

For once it’s allowed: exploring the city with your smartphone in hand. Navigate the streets and discover the local history with this virtual city...

Would you like to browse the second-hand books and antique furniture, while also discovering the city? With a special walking route along the...

There is little art that inspires young people as much as street art. From striking large murals that stand out to expertly hidden works on...

First rendezvous with our city? This city walk reveals the highlights of Ghent in just a few kilometres. We listed some things you must have seen...

The station district is a relatively recent district. The district can be seen on the painting ‘Meersstraat in Ghent’ by Xavier De Cock from 1862...

No Ensor without Van Eyck. The Flemish Masters are the painters who made their mark on the international art of painting from the 15th to the 17th...

As evening falls, the daylight in Ghent does not simply make way for the streetlights. There is light art to enjoy as well. Streets, squares and...

Until well into the 20th century, Handelsdok, Achterdok, Houtdok and Voorhaven were bustling with the activity of sailors, dockers, crane...

Some people think it’s art, others think it’s ugly. Discover graffiti in a neighbourhood that will surprise you with its many colourful 'tags...