Ever heard of ‘kroakemandels’? It is an authentic Ghent snack consisting of deep-fried and salted peas. And do you know Himschoot, the classic among Ghent bakers? It is not difficult to discover Ghent’s authenticity: there are plenty of sites, activities and delicacies that make this city 100% unique.
Inspiration
Point of Interest
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The Ghent Altarpiece: supreme divine art
World-famous painting by Flemish Primitives -
't Dreupelkot
Small jenever pub in the heart of Ghent -
Amadeus
All-you-can-eat spare ribs -
Arnold Vander Haeghen House
A true gem at Veldstraat, with a grand garden -
B&B De Waterzooi
Spending the night in medieval Ghent -
B&B Maaltebrug
A stone’s throw away from the historical centre -
Bier Central
Choose from more than 300 beers -
Bijloke site
From hospital site to cultural haven on the banks of the river Lys -
Café Albatros
Traditional pub at Vrijdagmarkt -
Café Folklore
An authentic popular pub -
Café Ventura
Authentic café at Vrijdagmarkt -
Chopinchopin
Bar near St James’ Church -
Confiserie Temmerman
The place to be for sweet treats -
Damberd
200-year-old pub in the city centre -
De Bompa
Homely atmosphere in grandma's kitchen -
De Dikke Ziel
New purpose for the butchers' hall -
Flea market at Bij Sint-Jacobs
A ten-day party around ten centuries of history -
Junoboat
Unique overnight stay on the water -
KAROOT
Restaurant in working-class area -
Mokabon
Ghent's first coffee bar! -
Museumcafé Huis van Alijn
Authentic little popular pub at the House of Alijn -
Oud Huis Himschoot
Oldest bakery in Ghent -
Pompette
Wine bar near Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station -
Priem
An interior like grandma's -
Rond Sint-Jacobs
Attractive design and vintage area -
Sophie’s Sweets & Chocolates
Heaven for sweet lovers -
Télescoshop 1939
Accessories for him and her -
The Glengarry
Whisky heaven for novices and connoisseurs alike -
Tierenteyn mustard
The place to be for authentic mustard! -
Timmermans 1845
Looking for books, pens or leatherwares? -
Tinnenpot
Independent theatre at Prinsenhof -
Trollekelder
Beer café in the shadows of the St James' church -
Waterhuis aan de Bierkant
A former brothel turned cosy pub