Top Things to do in East Flanders Province
Top Restaurants in East Flanders Province
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in East Flanders Province, Flanders
Discover the best top things to do in East Flanders Province, Belgium including Freethiel Stadion, Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle), Gravensteen, St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Graslei and Korenlei, Kraanlei, St Michael's Bridge, Town Hall and Belfry, Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, St. Martin's Church.
Restaurants in East Flanders Province
1. Freethiel Stadion
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
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4.5 based on 1,275 reviews
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.
3. Gravensteen
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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
4. 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.
5. 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!)
6. Kraanlei
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By StefanieH443 - Lincoln, United States
The architecture is so beautiful along this waterway, and there are also restaurants with great water views. You can walk on either side as well as take a boat cruise.
7. 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
8. Town Hall and Belfry
9. Adegem Canadian War Cemetery
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 612diannem
This cemetery is beautiful, well-kept and peaceful. It is lovely to see the Canadian Maple trees growing here- a sense of home for our Canadian troops. There was a thought in our family many years ago that we wished that my Uncle Peter's remains would come home to be with his family. After visits by various family members, we know that the right place is to stay is in this cemetery with his comrades. (Rifleman Peter McCormack, New Zealand, PEI, WW2-died October 30, 1944) The Canadian-Polish War Museum in the area is well-done and a must see.
10. St. Martin's Church
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
De Sint-Martinuskerk is de hoofdparochiekerk van de stad Aalst en een stijlvoorbeeld van de Brabantse gotiek. Talrijke kunstvoorwerpen sieren de kerk, denk maar aan de schilderkunst van Pieter Paul Rubens of de beeldhouwkunst van Jeroen Duquesnoy. De kerk is gratis toegankelijk van maandag tot zondag van 09 tot 17 uur (op vrijdag tot 14 uur). Een rondleiding met gids in de kerk kan je boeken via Visit Aalst. Nog tot 2027 ondergaat de Sint-Martinuskerk een grootschalige restauratiecampagne. Hierdoor zullen sommige delen van de kerk soms niet toegankelijk zijn, bekijk de website voor de meest up-to-date informatie.
Reviewed By J0zefB - Erembodegem, Belgium
This typical example of high Gothic architecture was originally designed to be a full-fledged cathedral, but never made it much beyond the transept. That's why, at the western end of the building, the brick wall contrasts heavily with the traditional sandstone of all other parts. Many interesting sculptures and paintings to visit, of which the P. P. Rubens "St. Rochus and the Plague patients" is the top.
