The Great Butcher's Hall is undergoing major maintenance. Restoration is in full swing, and its doors will reopen by 2026. Exciting!

Meanwhile, giant drawings are appearing on the waterfront - new ones each time the scaffolding shifts. They depict episodes from Ghent's history that took place on or in the water. From the dunking of Saint Amandus to Gantoise champion, read all about them below.

Illustration of Amandus, Jan Van Eyck, Lieven Bauwens and a rowing race on the Watersportbaan