When you walk around in Ghent you almost literally bump into a piece of heritage around every corner. The city abounds with heritage in all forms, from industrial heritage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the beguinages. St. Bavo’s Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts are only a few examples of sites that will leave you speechless. Events like the annual Heritage Day regularly put all these silent witnesses of our rich past in the spotlight.
Inspiration
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Beguinages in Ghent
Find peace and quiet in the charming narrow streets -
Culture and heritage in Ghent
UNESCO World Heritage, great museums and numerous cultural activities -
Monumental Ghent, something to everyone’s taste
How do you like to experience your holiday in Ghent? -
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 -
The Ghent Altarpiece: supreme divine art
World-famous painting by Flemish Primitives -
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 -
STAM, Ghent City Museum
The story of Ghent: past, present and future -
Dr Guislain Museum
History of psychiatry -
House of Alijn
The Children of Alijn, large as life -
Museum of Industry
Ghent’s industrial past: a discovery -
St Peter’s Abbey, peaceful vineyard
Luxurious abbey village, the font of Ghent -
't Toreken
15th-century guild house of the tanners -
A visit to the old Ghent Docks
A walk along Handelsdok, Achterdok, Houtdok and Voorhaven -
Achtersikkel
Oasis of peace near Sint-Baafsplein -
Arnold Vander Haeghen House
A true gem at Veldstraat, with a grand garden -
Arsenaalsite
Former railway site becomes vibrant neighbourhood -
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 -
Booktower
University library and a symbol of the city -
Bridge of Imperial Pleasures
A legendary bridge in the heart of the Prinsenhof -
Campo Santo, an artistic cemetery
The ‘Père Lachaise’ of Ghent on a hilltop -
Carmelite Monastery
The place to be if you like peace and quiet -
Castle of Gerald the Devil
Fort that once defended Portus Ganda -
Citadelpark
Largest green lung between the Scheldt and Lys -
Cycling along the cathedrals of industry
A cycling route along Ghent’s former textile factories -
Episcopal Palace
Protected building and garden -
Former Post Office
Historic building with shops and luxury hotel -
Fountain Charles De Kerchove
Beautiful column in the middle of an elegant water feature -
Frans Tochpark
Castle park in Gentbrugge -
Gallerie St-John
Centuries of history behind a baroque façade -
Ghent Town Hall
Schizophrenic flamboyance: political Ghent -
Ghent University Botanical Garden
Place for research, inspiration and rest -
Great Butchers' Hall
Medieval marketplace -
Great St Elizabeth Beguinage, Ghent
A haven of peace, away from the bustling city -
Ha Concerts
Concerts in an 18th-century setting -
Havenhuis
Guildhall of the Free Boatmen