10 Budget-friendly Things to do in East Flanders Province That You Shouldn't Miss

April 20, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in East Flanders Province, Belgium including Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle), Gravensteen, Museum Voor Schone Kunsten, St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Graslei and Korenlei, STAM Ghent City Museum, St Michael's Bridge, Town Hall and Belfry, Stoomcentrum Maldegem, St Hermes Crypt.
Restaurants in East Flanders Province

1. Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)

Emile Braunplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 233 07 72 http://www.belfortgent.be
Excellent
45%
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43%
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4.5 based on 1,275 reviews

Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)

This municipal tower was a symbol of the city's autonomy, begun in 1313 and completed in 1380.

Reviewed By noahzieglerhazen - Birmingham, United Kingdom

The belfry was a Medieval masterpiece. It was interesting to climb the spiral staircase up to the top lookout where the bells rang. We stayed to watch the clock work ring the various bells every 15 minutes. Definitely recommend staying st the top until you see the show.

2. Gravensteen

Sint-Veerleplein 11, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 225 93 06 http://gravensteen.stad.gent
Excellent
47%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
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2%
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4.5 based on 5,013 reviews

Gravensteen

The only surviving "castle of the count."

Reviewed By Spud479 - London, United Kingdom

We visited on a red hot day and the castle was cool in more ways than one way lol For 12 Euros we collected the audio tour and chose the English tour, a Belgian comedian called Wouter Deprez gave a wonderfully funny version of this horrible history, he got the tone just right and We found ourselves laughing out loud on several occasions ???????? This is great value for money and a must see when in Ghent

3. Museum Voor Schone Kunsten

F. Scribedreef 1, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 323 67 00 [email protected] http://www.mskgent.be/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 463 reviews

Museum Voor Schone Kunsten

At the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), you can discover more than 400 masterpieces of European art from the Middle Ages to the present day. In our iconic building, Old Masters such as Bosch and Rubens hang alongside Impressionists, Surrealists and Modernists. With names like Ensor, Magritte and Permeke, Belgian art is well represented. And you can now also witness the live restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece, behind the glass wall of the restoration room. The museum shop and restaurant, a diverse programme with room for contemporary art and our location in the Citadel park all turn the museum into a vibrant place where you can easily pass a few hours surrounded by beauty.

Reviewed By Lepand - Ra'anana, Israel

A great museum with a very large collection of primarily Flemish, together with some French paintings from the Middle Ages till the 20th century. Lots of Rubens. The presentation is very well done. Lots of explanations that are comfortable to read and in English also. This is how a museum should show its works. IN addition, on week days you can see certain panels of Adoration of the Lamb being restored by specialists behind a glass window. There is a display station with all sorts of information on it. I understand that on weekends the panels are displayed. Not every museum can be the Louvre or the Met but there are lots of good paintings here and we enjoyed it very much.

4. St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 225 16 26 http://www.sintbaafskathedraal.be/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 3,171 reviews

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

Reviewed By john_tabac - Southampton, United Kingdom

St Bavo’s Cathedral was a 12th century Romanesque church which dedicated to St John the Baptist. During the 15th and 16th centuries, was converted into the imposing Gothic St Bavo’s Cathedral. It has a rich history and it is also filled with art treasures. From the baroque high altar in white, black and red flamed marble, the Rococo pulpit in oak, gilded wood and marble, a masterpiece by Rubens, the Calvary Triptych by Justus van Gent, the Gothic sanctuary lamp, the opulent tombs of the Bishops of Ghent – and the world-famous Mystic Lamb. St Bavo’s Cathedral is still used for worship and although it has a sign that cameras are not allowed inside, everybody take pictures and security staff didn't say anything. Only in Mystic Lamb they don't allow pictures.

5. Graslei and Korenlei

Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent Belgium
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,358 reviews

Graslei and Korenlei

Reviewed By N3899ACrolandb - Ferndown, United Kingdom

Just a short stroll from central St.Michaels Bridge along each side of the quay,the range of picturesque and architectural styles are most pleasing to the eye;take along with you a descriptive guidebook,( available from the Tourist Office),and you will find interesting details of the purpose and history of the various buildings (alternatively,take the half hour informative boat trip there- currently a modest €7!)

6. STAM Ghent City Museum

Godshuizenlaan 2 Bijlokesite, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 267 14 00 [email protected] http://www.stamgent.be
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 534 reviews

STAM Ghent City Museum

STAM is the Ghent city museum. It presents the story of the city of Ghent. A permanent circuit leads visitors along a chronological trail of objects and multimedia which trace the development and growth of Ghent. Temporary exhibitions explore the concept of 'urbanity' from different angles. STAM's real showpiece, its raison d'être, is the city itself. A visit to the city museum is not complete without a visit to Ghent. STAM is ten years old this year... time for a make-over for the permanent exhibition. From December 7th you will mingle with parchment abbots, enterprising women, amorous rebels and self-seeking benefactors from the Middle Ages to the present day as you make your way through the new-look 'Story of Ghent’. You will see and feel the city grow and change shape. You will discover some of the city’s secrets and of course there will also be a fresh version of our (still gigantic) aerial photograph.

Reviewed By WestofEnglandTed - Plymouth, United Kingdom

This is a well thought out and wide ranging museum. It is housed in a combination of modern display spaces and a medieval abbey, nicely adapted to lead the visitor through the history of the city with a wealth of interesting displays. There's a medieval hall still with its original Gothic decoration and a very good audio guide (though the numbers by the exhibits were sometimes difficult to see from a wheelchair). Accessibility is good in the museum, though the street access outside could be difficult for anyone with a large chair. The shop is a little limited and disappointing, and the detailed guidebook is only available in French or Dutch. There is a cafe but it only sells (delicious) meals rather than snacks at lunchtime and the tables were rather grubby.

7. St Michael's Bridge

Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium http://visit.gent.be/en/st-michaels-bridge
Excellent
64%
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4.5 based on 1,600 reviews

St Michael's Bridge

Reviewed By TUMBO10 - Essex, United Kingdom

Best views from here and is a key location to find the Christmas Markets in Ghent It is located close to many attractions as Gravensteen, The Belfry aswell Worth going to

8. Town Hall and Belfry

Hoogstraat, Oudenaarde 9700 Belgium +32 55 31 72 51 http://www.oudenaarde.be/en/visitors/what-tosee/monuments/Town_Hall_and_Belfry/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Town Hall and Belfry

9. Stoomcentrum Maldegem

Stationsplein 8, Maldegem 9990 Belgium +32 50 71 68 52 [email protected] http://www.stoomtreinmaldegem.be
Excellent
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Stoomcentrum Maldegem

Located in Maldegem, you will discover the largest Flemish collection of steam-powered and diesel-powered trains. Experience the nostalgia of the past, the ideal trip for the whole family! Steam locomotives and diesel locomotives on two different track widths, diesel motor cars, first-class, second-class and third-class class vehicles and an experience aboard a carriage from the real Orient Express. In short, for the real experience you have come to the right place.

10. St Hermes Crypt

Ronse Belgium http://www.ontdekronse.be/nl/ontdekken/crypte/artikel/sint-hermescrypte
Excellent
66%
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

St Hermes Crypt

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