Points of interest

The 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...

The STAM is the ideal place to start your cultural holiday in Ghent, an unmistakeably contemporary building against a historic backdrop. Ghent is...

Lovers of contemporary art absolutely can’t afford to miss a visit to the S.M.A.K. during their weekend in Ghent. The Municipal Museum of...

You 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...

This imposing church was built on the foundations of the previous Romanesque abbey church. If it reminds you of Rome, it is no coincidence: the...

The Ghent University Museum is located at the heart of the Ghent Botanical Garden, right around the corner from MSK Ghent and S.M.A.K. The GUM is...

There’s a reason why Ghent is called the ‘Mediaeval Manhattan’. It pretty much sums up the city of Ghent. Get your visit to Ghent off to a great...

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...

In recent years, this former cinema has been transformed into a Mecca for lovers of musicals.

In the 19th century, there was a trend in cities to construct buildings destined for relaxation, including circuses. This was also the case for...

Anyone with an interest in astronomy or meteorology can come here for stargazing evenings, exhibitions and lectures.

This modest park, laid out in the English landscape style, is the last remnant of the 19th-century Ghent zoo. The surrounding streets still bear...

Ghent has two tourist quarters where all tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other. They seamlessly blend together. The most...

The 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...

Where the sick were once treated, music lovers are now pampered. Lovers of classical or contemporary music and jazz will definitely find what they...

The Minard theatre is the cradle of Ghent popular theatre, where theatre actor and director Romain Deconinck was at home. The theatre is housed in...