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Garden St Peter’s Abbey
Bring a blanket and picnicParks and green spacesYou don’t need to leave Ghent to imagine you’re in the South of France. Linger a while among the lavender and vines. The inner courtyard is a...
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Iconic Cycle Routes
Wonderful cycle routes around GhentCyclingThe Iconic Cycle Routes take you past the loveliest spots in Flanders.
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The Southern Cemetery
Gravestones with a storyParks and green spacesYou will find the Southern Cemetery in the shadow of Ghent University Hospital, not far from the train tracks, in the “Nieuw Gent” neighbourhood....
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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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Ghent city walk: quirky charm
Ghent city walk - children welcomeWalkingFirst 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...
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Gent on wheels
A tourist route for wheelchair-bound visitorsWalkingThis short wheelchair route introduces you to all the highlights of the historical city centre.
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Minerva Boat Company
Captain for a day?SailingAnyone aged 18 or over can hire a boat for several hours or a whole day from the Minerva Boat Company.
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Campo Santo, an artistic cemetery
The ‘Père Lachaise’ of Ghent on a hilltopParks and green spacesCampo Santo cemetery is beside St Amand’s Chapel in Sint-Amandsberg, a district in Ghent, named after the Campo Santo cemetery in Rome.
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Inspiring places in Ghent
The most unforgettable spots for a visit to GhentWalkingHave you ever fallen in love with a place? Have you discovered a spot with a unique vibe where you can relax, enjoy the moment and recharge your...
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Floraliën Heritage Tour
Journey through the history of the FloraliënWalkingJoin us on a walk that spans the history of the Floraliën From the very first plant exhibition that was rather modest in scale to the spectacular...
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Lens on Ghent
Self-guided tour of the cityWalkingFor once it’s allowed: exploring the city with your smartphone in hand. Navigate the streets and discover the local history with this virtual city...
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Citadelpark
Largest green lung between the Scheldt and LysParks and green spacesThe Citadelpark is a park in Ghent on the brow of a hill between the rivers Scheldt and Lys. This city park was created in 1875 on the place where...
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Benelux Rederij
Relaxed cruise in gorgeous scenerySailingDo you love the thought of enjoying cultural history in the peace and quiet of nature? Come to Recollettenlei 32, opposite the Old Law Courts, at...
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Walk along the water
Explore Ghent’s waterwaysWalkingGhent’s rivers and canals have been the city’s lifeblood for centuries. Water adds an extra dimension to a city, and that is also the case in...
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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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Art in public space
A characterful selection of works of artWalkingThroughout the city, art is omnipresent in public space. We often pass by these works without noticing them. During this walk, you will explore...