Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Ghent, Flanders

October 18, 2021 Jana Sager

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. Guide in Ghent

Scaldisstraat, Ghent 9040 Belgium +32 497 31 27 61 [email protected] http://www.gidsingent.be
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Guide in Ghent

Join me in a walk through the city center of Ghent and discover some interesting spots. We'll navigate our way through interesting buildings as Saint Bavo's cathedral that houses the Ghent Altarpiece, the belfry with its dragon, the old harbor that dates from the middle ages and many more... We'll pass through a gigantic tradition of the 'Burgundian way of life' as chocolate and beer.

2. Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)

Emile Braunplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 233 07 72 http://www.belfortgent.be
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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.

3. Our Lady Ter Hoyen Beguinage

Lange Violettestraat 235, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 224 17 90 http://users.telenet.be/kleinbegijnhof/
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Our Lady Ter Hoyen Beguinage

4. Ghent City Center

Ghent Belgium +32 9 264 83 03 http://visit.gent.be/en/home
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Ghent City Center

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.

5. Korenmarkt

Ghent 9000 Belgium http://visit.gent.be/en/korenmarkt-restobuurt?context=tourist
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Korenmarkt

Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia

Historic main square of the city, with outstanding architecture all around. Quite spacious and a must-see.

6. Guildhall of the Free Boatmen

Graslei, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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Guildhall of the Free Boatmen

7. Den Enghel House

No. 8 Graslei, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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Den Enghel House

8. Vooruit Arts Centre

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 23, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 267 28 28 [email protected] http://vooruit.be
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Vooruit Arts Centre

Vooruit is a vibrant live performing arts center located in a 100 years old monument in the heart of Ghent. Since 1982, we have been offering countless cultural events like concerts, podium performances, parties, book presentations, debates... Vooruit is a significant meeting place for a very diverse public. Contributing to this is our popular Cafe with patio, where anyone can come enjoy a (vegetarian) meal or drink, meet for a chat, or catch up on some work.

Reviewed By robpenarth - Plymouth, United Kingdom

This is a great place to drop in for a late afternoon beer. It's a "take us as you find us" sort of bar. A place where students meet their friends; they can equally find a corner to catch up on course work. Also a friendly atmospheric place for a family to gather for a drink. The seating is mainly in long rows, so you might find yourself sitting next to complete strangers, perfect for a chance encounter. The room itself is glorious, full of artistic touches and the beer isn't bad either!

9. Achtersikkel

Biezekapelstraat, Ghent Belgium
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Achtersikkel

10. Vrijdagmarkt

Vrijdagmarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium http://www.visitgent.be/es/vrijdagmarkt-0?context=tourist
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Vrijdagmarkt

Reviewed By ejfraser - Solihull, United Kingdom

It's surrounded on all sides with shops ,cafes,bars and restaurants most of which are housed in beautiful historic buildings The large statue in the middle is of Jacob van Artevelde a wealthy man who sided with the English during the 100years war..

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