Ghent is a medieval city full of wonderful old buildings. But contemporary architecture also has its place in the city, with gems such as the De Krook municipal library, the multifunctional city pavilion or Stadshal and the Boekentoren university library. Without a doubt, you will see several landmarks on a self-guided or guided walking tour of the city.
Inspiration
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Sint-Veerleplein square, a lovely place to be
A bustling square surrounded by history -
City palaces
Noble houses in the middle of the bustle -
Culture and heritage in Ghent
UNESCO World Heritage, great museums and numerous cultural activities -
Ghent over the centuries
Concise history of a stubborn city -
Modern architecture in Ghent
Modern in a mediaeval city, seriously? -
The churches of Ghent
Towers that have witnessed history
Point of Interest
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The Castle of the Counts
Visit the knights at the castle -
St Bavo’s Cathedral: majestic tower
Powerful Ghent church and home of the Mystic Lamb -
Ghent Belfry, world heritage
The dragon, Ghent’s fiery mascot -
St Nicholas' Church
Imposing church at Korenmarkt -
Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent
From Bosch to Magritte -
Dr Guislain Museum
History of psychiatry -
St Peter’s Abbey, peaceful vineyard
Luxurious abbey village, the font of Ghent -
't Toreken
15th-century guild house of the tanners -
Achterdok
Gateway to the old docks, the city centre and the wider world -
Achtersikkel
Oasis of peace near Sint-Baafsplein -
Arnold Vander Haeghen House
A true gem at Veldstraat, with a grand garden -
Arts Centre VIERNULVIER
Nothing for everyone, something for everybody -
Bijloke Gent Music Centre
Classic and contemporary music and jazz -
Bijloke site
From hospital site to cultural haven on the banks of the river Lys -
Boat trip along Ghent’s heritage
Nostalgia on the water -
Booktower
University library and a symbol of the city -
Carmelite Monastery
The place to be if you like peace and quiet -
City pavilion
Modern building in the city centre -
Confiserie Temmerman
The place to be for sweet treats -
Cycling along the cathedrals of industry
A cycling route along Ghent’s former textile factories -
De Krook
Books, know-how, culture & innovation -
De Wijnaert
Head office of HOGENT -
Episcopal Palace
Protected building and garden -
Explore Ghent’s old and new docks
Walk in the former dock area -
Former Post Office
Historic building with shops and luxury hotel -
Fountain Charles De Kerchove
Beautiful column in the middle of an elegant water feature -
Francis Maere Fine Arts Gallery
Art gallery at the Kouter square in Ghent -
Gallerie St-John
Centuries of history behind a baroque façade -
Gent-Sint-Pieters station, the hub of Ghent
Arrive by train and get going with De Lijn -
Ghent Town Hall
Schizophrenic flamboyance: political Ghent -
Ghent’s station district and the Millionaires’ Quarter:
From Belle Epoque to the Interwar period -
Great St Elizabeth Beguinage, Ghent
A haven of peace, away from the bustling city -
Ha Concerts
Concerts in an 18th-century setting -
Handelsdok
The beating heart of the old docks