10 Things to do in That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in , Belgium including Gravensteen, St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Graslei and Korenlei, St Michael's Bridge, Begijnhof St Elisabeth (St. Elisabeth House), Eglise Notre-Dame (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk), Rodenbach Brewery, Ghent City Center, Texture, Broel Towers.
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1. Gravensteen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,013 reviews
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
2. St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
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4.5 based on 3,171 reviews
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.
3. Graslei and Korenlei
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4.5 based on 2,358 reviews
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!)
4. St Michael's Bridge
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4.5 based on 1,600 reviews
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
5. Begijnhof St Elisabeth (St. Elisabeth House)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 354 reviews
6. Eglise Notre-Dame (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk)
7. Rodenbach Brewery
8. Ghent City Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,371 reviews
Reviewed By minervao2019
Amazingly beautiful small city, great Christmas Market, very scenic, great food and bars and a very short train ride from Brussels. Take a taxi into town if you are than 2 people. It’s a rather long walk specially if cold and rainy. It’s only 8E versus 3E for the tram pp. If you have an extra day and have to make a choice between Ghent and Brugge I recommend you choose Ghent.
9. Texture
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
TEXTURE tells the story of the flax and linen industry. A story about strong roots, about craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, about daring innovations and constantly re-inventing oneself.
10. Broel Towers
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4.0 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By SivHarriet - Helsinki, Finland
Interesting to see the towers even if only in the evening. Impressive buildings one originally from 1345 and the second originally from 1415. They are the last remaining part of the medival city wall.
