The 10 Best Architectural Buildings in Ghent, Flanders

July 26, 2021 Roger Rusk

Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city is home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city's medieval might. Impressive Gothic sites, such as dramatic St. Bavo's Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts, inspire awe. The works of Flemish masters are housed in the distinguished Museum voor Schone Kunst.
Restaurants in Ghent

1. Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)

Emile Braunplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 233 07 72 http://www.belfortgent.be
Excellent
45%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
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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. Our Lady Ter Hoyen Beguinage

Lange Violettestraat 235, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 224 17 90 http://users.telenet.be/kleinbegijnhof/
Excellent
46%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 63 reviews

Our Lady Ter Hoyen Beguinage

3. Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse

Veldstraat 55, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 266 85 24 https://visit.gent.be/en/see-do/hotel-dhane-steenhuyse
Excellent
63%
Good
37%
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0%
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0%
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse

Reviewed By bradyboy2 - Boynton Beach, United States

We had a very pleasant tour to this mansion The tour guide sylvi was excellent and we learned a great deal About then Iives of rich people during the 17 century

4. Guildhall of the Free Boatmen

Graslei, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Guildhall of the Free Boatmen

5. Het Belfort van Gent

Sint-Baafsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Excellent
42%
Good
58%
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Het Belfort van Gent

Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia

Great bell tower, with amazing views of the city and very interesting stuff on display, mainly bells and dragons which are at the top.

6. Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)

Botermarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 266 52 22 http://visit.gent.be/en/town-hall
Excellent
34%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 349 reviews

Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)

Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia

Outstanding building with amazing architecture and stunning attention to details all around. Remarkable.

7. Den Enghel House

No. 8 Graslei, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Excellent
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100%
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Den Enghel House

8. Gent-Sint-Pieters Railway Station

Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein, Ghent Belgium http://visit.gent.be/en/good-know/practical-information/how-get-ghent/train
Excellent
23%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 507 reviews

Gent-Sint-Pieters Railway Station

Reviewed By ejfraser - Solihull, United Kingdom

Very impressive building from the outside with its distinctive architecture and mosque like tower. Well designed inside with good signage and information boards. Plenty of places to get coffees ,etc. Many little cafes on the platforms. Ticket office also has desk to purchase "tram" tickets with very helpful staff advising the best way to purchase them .

9. Masons' Guild Hall

Sint-Niklaasstraat 2, Ghent 9000 Belgium http://www.visitgent.be/eCache/VGG/3/331.dmdfbGFuZz1FTg.html
Excellent
27%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 88 reviews

Masons' Guild Hall

Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia

Intriguing and outstanding building near the Cathedral. Very detailed sculptures at the roof, and amazing details all around.

10. Het Pand Culture and Convention Center

Onderbergen 1, Ghent 9000 Belgium http://www.ugent.be/het-pand/en
Excellent
27%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Het Pand Culture and Convention Center

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