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You often hear that Ghent is a little different. But what does that mean exactly? Well, it means that the people of Ghent are a little rebellious, love to do their own thing and play a pioneering role. And all products and concepts they develop are made for everyone to enjoy. They are waiting to be discovered! 

Inspiration

  • Cuberdons

    These raspberry flavoured sweets are synonymous with Ghent
    Saleswoman gives red and white striped bag of cuberdons to two children. She's located at a stall on the Vegetable Market.
    Inspiration
  • Fashion designers

    Made in Ghent
    Fashion designers
    Inspiration
  • Ganda Ham

    Meat bearing the city's old name
    Ganda Ham
    Inspiration
  • Ghent specialties and sweets

    Ghent is for gourmets!
    Different shapes, sizes and kinds of mustard lined up next to each other on top of a counter.
    Inspiration
  • Ghent, city of beer

    Beer for beginners and experts
    Ingredients for making beer
    Inspiration

Point of Interest

  • Bavo

    Ode to St Bavo's Abbey
    2 bottles of Bavo beer in a barrel
    Cafés
  • Boulangerie Bloch

    An iconic Ghent bakery
    Gevel van de winkel Bloch met hoge glasramen
    Shopping
  • Gentse Fietsen Route

    Discover 15 hidden gems in Ghent
    Gentse Fietsen Route
    Sport and recreation
  • The Roeland Bell

    The Triumphant
    De Maagd
    Monuments and buildings
  • ‘t Vosken

    Dine with a view of St Bavo's Cathedral
    ‘t Vosken Gent
    Restaurants

Event

  • Procession of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers

    A bit of history during the Ghent Festivities
    Procession of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers
    Events

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