Ghent is much more than its historical city centre. The city has a genuine “Arts district” with the Booktower at the centre. If you walk from the De Krook library to the arts district, you will pass several museums, including STAM, S.M.A.K. and MSK. St Peter’s Abbey with its exhibitions is also part of this intriguing district, which enjoys the atmosphere of student life.
Inspiration
Point of Interest
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Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent
From Bosch to Magritte
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STAM, Ghent City Museum
The story of Ghent: past, present and future
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S.M.A.K.: contemporary art in Ghent
Idiosyncratic and contemporary art museum
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Garden St Peter’s Abbey
Bring a blanket and picnic
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Alix - Table & Jardin d’Amis
Authentic dining with a twist
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Arts Centre VIERNULVIER
Nothing for everyone, something for everybody
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Arts Quarter, where art is omnipresent
The most important museums within walking distance
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Astoria
Charming hotel in the arts quarter
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Bar Bask
Basque cuisine in Ghent
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Bar Jan Cremer
Coffee bar, lunch bar, apéro bar, cocktail bar and student hotspot
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Baskuul
Southern dishes in the Arts Quarter
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Bijloke Gent Music Centre
Classic and contemporary music and jazz
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Bijloke site
From hospital site to cultural haven on the banks of the river Lys
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Bluesette
Students love to grab a bite here
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Booktower
University library and a symbol of the city
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Burger Boutique
No-nonsense burgers
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Café Parti
Something for every taste
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Café Romain
In the shadow of Minard theatre
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Capitole
Modern theatre with authentic charm
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Citadelpark
Largest green lung between the Scheldt and Lys
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Dali
Large groups are welcome at this restaurant
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De Appelier
Vegetarian restaurant serving daily specials
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De Brouwzaele
The perfect spot for a post-cinema beer
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De Geus van Gent
Cosy café for a drink and a chat along the water
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De Gouden Saté
Eating frites into the wee hours
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De Griek
Taste authentic Greek dishes
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De Krook
Books, know-how, culture & innovation
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Den Drummer
The place to be for real guitar lovers
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Eethuis De Fobie
Restaurant in a former china shop
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Fountain Charles De Kerchove
Beautiful column in the middle of an elegant water feature
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Frietcultuur
Eating frites with students
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Galerie19
Gallery in the Arts Quarter
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Gent ICC
Ghent’s international convention centre
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Ghent University Museum (GUM)
Forum for science, doubt and art
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Greenway
Pure Ghent veggie pioneers
