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UNESCO

No afraid of an impressive monument? Then pay a visit to one of the three UNESCO-listed monuments in Ghent. You’ll be blown away. Did you know that Ghent has another UNESCO recognition? It’s also a ‘creative city of music’, because of all the musical activities that take place here.  

Inspiration

  • Beguinages in Ghent

    Find peace and quiet in the charming narrow streets
    Woman walking in the Beguinage
    Inspiration
  • Creative City of Music

    UNESCO recognition as a music city
    Close-up of B.B. King playing the guitar at Ghent Jazz Festival.
    Inspiration
  • Culture and heritage in Ghent

    UNESCO World Heritage, great museums and numerous cultural activities
    sint-baafskathedraal
    Inspiration
  • Ghent over the centuries

    Concise history of a stubborn city
    The 'Vrijdagsmarkt' with medieval buildings and in the background Saint Jacob's Church. In the middle of the square (and the picture) you can see a statue of Jacob van Artevelde. People are walking around on the square.
    Inspiration
  • Jazz Ghent

    Live performances and cosy jazz cafés in Ghent
    Male Jazz band during the performance.
    Inspiration
  • Monumental Ghent, something to everyone’s taste

    How do you like to experience your holiday in Ghent?
    Sint-Michielsbrug Gent
    Inspiration

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  • Ghent Belfry, world heritage

    The dragon, Ghent’s fiery mascot
    belfort in winter zonlicht
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  • Great St Elizabeth Beguinage, Ghent

    A haven of peace, away from the bustling city
    Great St Elizabeth Beguinage, Ghent
    Monuments and buildings
  • Small Beguinage Our Lady ter Hoyen

    The Ghent Beguines, quietly independent
    Small Beguinage Our Lady ter Hoyen
    Monuments and buildings

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  • Concerts in Ghent

    That’s music to your ears
    Concert hall of music centre De Bijloke in the dark
    Concerts

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