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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 artMonuments 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
UNESCO world heritageMonuments 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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De Krook
Books, know-how, culture & innovationMonuments and buildingsThis architectural work of art is a unique meeting place for residents, students and visitors. The imposing building is located on a spot formerly...
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New Law Courts
A transparent building as a statementMonuments and buildings2007 saw the opening of the new, modern law courts designed by the architects Stéphane Beel and Lieven Achtergael.
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Law Courts
Impressive 19th-century law courtsMonuments and buildingsThis building has been in use for more than 160 years.
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City pavilion
Modern building in the city centreMonuments and buildingsThe multifunctional and open city pavilion is an architectural masterpiece designed by the architects Robbrecht & Daem / Marie-José Van Hee....
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Achtersikkel
Oasis of peace near Sint-BaafspleinMonuments and buildingsIt is difficult to believe, but less than fifty metres from the bustling Sint-Baafsplein you will find an oasis of calm: the Achtersikkel.
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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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School of Arts - KASK
Bijloke campusMonuments and buildingsThe School of Arts, the arts faculty at University College Ghent, consists of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) and the Royal Conservatory....
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Rabot
A centuries-old part of GhentMonuments and buildingsIn 1488, Maximilian of Austria took advantage of a weak point in Ghent’s defences to seize the city. After 40 days of siege, his army withdrew...
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Leopoldskazerne barracks
From barracks to trendy districtMonuments and buildingsOnce a closed military site, but now a vibrant urban neighbourhood full of history, greenery and life. Located in the Arts Quarter, near SMAK, MSK...
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Former Post Office
Historic building with shops and luxury hotelMonuments and buildingsShoppingIn 1909 the former post office building was located on a busy crossroads of access roads into the city. The first postilions and horse cars used...
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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...
