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Liveliness

All that glitters is not old in Ghent. The city is known for its history and beautiful buildings, but just as much for its liveliness today. Ghent owes its energy level to several factors:students, bustling squares, cool cafés and of course the many activities and festivals.  

Inspiration

  • Sint-Veerleplein square, a lovely place to be

    A bustling square surrounded by history
    People walking on Sint-Veerleplein
    Inspiration
  • Sustainable events

    Green and waste-free festivities
    Reusable cups at the Ghent Festivities
    Inspiration

Event

  • Bar Sauvage

    A summer bar with a bit of a wild side
    Three women sitting on beach chairs enjoying a drink
    Events
  • Family Fun during Winter in Ghent

    Merriment for the little ones
    Ferris wheel at the Christmas market
    Events

Point of Interest

  • Bijloke Gent Music Centre

    Classic and contemporary music and jazz
    Interior of the concert hall with a view of the stage
    Monuments and buildings
  • GIFTSHOP

    Alternative information point with tips from locals
    Entrance to the Giftshop in Graffiti Street
    Shopping
  • History on the Graslei and Korenlei

    Ghent’s beauty mirrored in the Lys
    Graslei in evening light
    Squares and districts
  • Kompass Klub

    Surrender to the hypnotic beats of the night
    hondertal mensen staan te dansen in een club
    Concert halls and theatres

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