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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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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 Nicholas' Church
Imposing church at KorenmarktChurchesThis church was built in Tournai bluestone and is one of the finest examples of the Scheldt Gothic style. St Nicholas' Church is not just...
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Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent
From Bosch to MagritteMuseumsThe strength of the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) in Ghent, the oldest museum in Belgium, lies in the varied nature of its collection, which is...
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Dr Guislain Museum
History of psychiatryMuseumsThe oldest mental asylum in Belgium, which dates back to 1857 is in Jozef Guislainstraat. Today it houses an absolutely fascinating museum.
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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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Magical Ghent in the evening
Explore Ghent with the light planWalkingAs 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...
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The Norbertines’ Chapel
The locals call this chapel 'Drongenhofkapel'Monuments and buildingsFollowing the destruction of their abbey in Drongen in the 16th century, the Norbertines converted this chapel in late-Gothic style – which had up...
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Achterdok
Gateway to the old docks, the city centre and the wider worldSquares and districtsThe Achterdok is one of the three old Ghent docks that are undergoing a complete transformation. The Oude Dokken district is thus well underway...
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The Old Docks
New life in the old Ghent port areaSquares and districtsA view of the water, beautiful sunsets, plenty of space. The Oude Dokken district has it all. Oude Dokken is the collective name for an urban...
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Handelsdok
The beating heart of the old docksSquares and districtsThe redevelopment of the Handelsdok in Ghent is part of the Oude Dokken urban regeneration project. The purpose of this project is to transform...
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Historical City Centre
Enchantingly medieval and casually trendySquares and districtsGhent is a compact city. All attractions are within walking distance from one another. Two tourist quarters seamlessly blend together. The...
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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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St Anne's Church
Protected church at Sint-AnnapleinChurchesThe construction of the St Anne's Church began in 1853. In 1866, the unfinished church was consecrated by the bishop of Ghent. You can only...
