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The Castle of the Counts
A castle in GhentMonuments and buildingsA weekend trip to Ghent is simply not complete without a visit to the mysterious ‘Castle of the Counts’. This important sight in Ghent is a castle...
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St Bavo’s Cathedral
Powerful Ghent church and home of the Mystic LambMonuments and buildingsChurchesThis magnificent sight on Sint-Baafsplein in Ghent is a proud old lady: don’t just walk past her on your city trip. St Bavo’s Cathedral is the...
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The Ghent Altarpiece: supreme divine art
World-famous painting by Flemish PrimitivesMonuments and buildingsThe Ghent Altarpiece, or ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by the Van Eyck brothers, completed in 1432, is recognised worldwide as a great work...
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Ghent Belfry, world heritage
The dragon, Ghent’s fiery mascotMonuments and buildingsLook up at the magical city skyline for a moment during your weekend trip in Ghent: you can’t miss it. The Belfry is the middle tower in the...
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St Peter’s Abbey, peaceful vineyard
Luxurious abbey village, the font of GhentMonuments and buildingsThis Benedictine abbey was founded in the 7th century by St Amand, who christened the very city of Ghent itself. In the 14th and 15th centuries,...
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Van Eyck swimming pool
Swim in an art-deco interiorMonuments and buildingsSport and recreationThis is Belgium’s oldest indoor swimming pool and it’s located on Veermanplein square, near Portus Ganda. The pools owes its name to the Van Eyck...
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Carmelite Monastery
The place to be if you like peace and quietMonuments and buildingsThe Carmelite Monks form a living community in Ghent. The 18th-century monastery church can be visited freely and the adjoining garden by request...
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Arnold Vander Haeghen House
A true gem at Veldstraat, with a grand gardenMonuments and buildingsThe interiors of the Arnold Vander Haeghen House appeal for a lot of imagination. The most attractive rooms include the Chinese Salon and...
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Hotel Falligan
Former grandeur on the KouterMonuments and buildingsHotel Falligan is a majestic town house on Kouter square. Hector Falligan and his wife bought a patrician house on Kouter square in the mid-18th...
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Masons' Guild Hall
Don't forget to look up!Monuments and buildingsOpposite St Nicholas’ Church, on the other side of the street, is the original 16th-century Masons’ Guild Hall. On top of the stepped gable, six...
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Episcopal Palace
Protected building and gardenMonuments and buildingsBehind the Castle of Gerald the Devil looms the imposing dome of the National Bank. Opposite is the dazzlingly white Episcopal Palace.
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Minard Theatre
Popular theatre in the student quarterMonuments and buildingsConcert halls and theatresThe Minard theatre is the cradle of Ghent popular theatre, where theatre actor and director Romain Deconinck was at home. The theatre is housed in...
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University Auditorium
The University's palaceMonuments and buildingsEight Corinthian pillars crowned with a triangular pediment. The auditorium hosts proclamations during which degrees and honorary doctorates are...
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Royal Dutch Theatre
Classic theatre in the city centreMonuments and buildingsConcert halls and theatresThe theatre on Sint-Baafsplein is the home of NTGent, a European city theatre based in Ghent. Its permanent ensemble of leading Flemish and Dutch...
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St Bavo’s Abbey, a hidden oasis
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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KAA Gent football stadium
Home of Ghent’s BuffalosMonuments and buildingsSport and recreationSince July 2013 Ghent’s football club, KAA Gent, plays its home matches at the Planet Group Arena. This stadium was built by the junction of the...
