Points of interest

The Ghent Altarpiece, or ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by the Van Eyck brothers, completed in 1432, is recognised worldwide as a great work...

Rond Sint-Jacob is one of the most lively areas in the city. At night it is the habitat of students and party-goers; during the day it is the...

Did you know that the Bijloke site was the centre of healthcare in Ghent for more than 750 years? Today, it is the beating cultural heart of Ghent...

Retro wallpaper including paper, fleece and vinyl. This shop is widely known in Ghent and any visit is always an experience. Be sure to know what...

For many years, you could buy typical meat specialties from Ghent in this building. Meats were sold here until 2022. Please feel free to ask the...

Télescoshop is a well-known family business in the heart of Ghent, which started out in 1939 as an umbrella shop.

Sophie's Sweets & Chocolates lies in the shadow of the monumental three towers which form the historic heart of Ghent. Craftsmen or...

A tiny store with deliciously old-fashioned sweets and other popular Ghent delicacies such as ‘mokken’, ‘knopkes’ and 'cuberdons'.

The interiors of the Arnold Vander Haeghen House appeal for a lot of imagination. The most attractive rooms include the Chinese Salon and...

A cosy gift store founded in 1844 in a nostalgic interior. The biggest collection of pens in Belgium, as well as luxury leathergoods, a wide...

A square steeped in folklore. Whether you visit during the Ghent Festivities in the summer or come to the weekly flea market, there is always...

Yet more traditional theatre pleasure.

Thanks to ancient recipes, a beautiful brick oven and stoneground ingredients, this is a place where you can enjoy the best of yesteryear today...

The artisan company Tierenteyn-Verlent produces and sells mustard, piccalilli and other related products.