Ghent
« Belgium is a country with a split personality » - Nicholas Royle
Although Ghent has is less known from Belgium’s bigger cities, this flemish jewel has much to offer. As a medieval port city, Ghent has a handful of museums, historical monuments and ancient churches. Its heritage can be seen directly through its architecture when wandering in its streets. Filled with young students, at night Ghent is a lively city particularly in the Old Town which is filled with cafés and restaurants for you to enjoy.
Activities
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Belfry of Ghent, Ghent
The 91-metre-tall belfry of Ghent is a civic tower and one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo's Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church.
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Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen, Ghent
Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen is a nature reserve on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Ghent.
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Citadel Park, Ghent
Built in 1875 on the site of a former citadel, this park features monuments, a museum and much more.
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Design Museum, Ghent
Design Museum Gent. situated in the heart of the tourist centre of Ghent, is the only museum in Belgium with an international design collection.
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Dulle Griet, Ghent
The Dulle Griet is a medieval large-calibre gun (a cannon) built in Mons (Bergen).
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Gentbrugse Meersen, Ghent
This large green area is one of the largest in Ghent, with an area of about 240 hectares; its construction began in 2013.
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Graffiti Street, Ghent
In Graffiti Street, street artists create striking spray-can art to their heart’s content. This means that Graffiti Street in Ghent never looks the same from one week to the next.
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Gravensteen, Ghent
The Gravensteen is a medieval castle at Ghent, in Belgium, now transformed into a museum.
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Museum Dr. Guislain, Ghent
Exhibits on the history of psychiatry & a collection of art in Belgium's first mental asylum.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent
The Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent, Belgium, is situated at the East side of the Citadel Park. The museum holds a large permanent collection of art from the Middle Ages until the mid 20th century. The collection focuses on Flemish Art but also has several European - especially French - paintings.
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Museum of Popular Culture, Ghent
The Huis van Alijn or Museum of Popular Culture is located on the Kraanlei in Ghent, Belgium.
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SMAK, Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, Ghent
Don't miss the Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art or SMAK (Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst) if you're going to Ghent.
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STAM, Ghent City Museum, Ghent
The Ghent City Museum (in Dutch "Stadsmuseum Gent", "STAM" in short) exposes the city history and opened its doors on 9 October 2010.
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Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent
The Saint Bavo Cathedral, built in Gothic style, it's the seat of the diocese of Ghent and contains the well-known Ghent Altarpiece.
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St. James's Church, Ghent
Monumental church featuring two 12th century Romanesque towers and 13th century Gothic elements.
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St. Michael's Bridge, Ghent
St. Michael's Bridge is the ideal place for the most romantic, as well as a perfect location for taking wonderful photos.
