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Ghent is a city where people enjoy life: a chilled-out place where anything goes and a city that feels human. Its friendly, welcoming people love the good life. Don’t miss the chance to admire the world-famous masterpiece—the Mystic Lamb by the Van Eyck brothers—during your weekend trip.
Ghent offers you a quirky, fascinating cultural cocktail brimming with rich history, culture and a trendy city vibe. Ghent is a chilled-out city where anything goes: a city break on a human scale. Take a look at all the sights in the vibrant city of Ghent.
In Ghent’s historic city centre, you don’t have to look far for World Heritage worthy of the name. The Castle of the Counts, a medieval fortress surrounded by a moat, is just a stone's throw away from the imposing St Bavo’s Cathedral and the Ghent Belfry.
Top 10 things to do in Ghent. Ghent has to be not just seen but experienced. Take your time, get lost in the historic centre, explore the museums, enjoy our culinary talent and throw yourself into the bustling nightlife. Below are 10 tips on what to see and do.
The history of Ghent begins in the year 630 when St Amandus chose the site of the confluence (or ‘Ganda’) of the two rivers, the Lys and the Scheldt to construct an abbey.
Start your city trip with a visit to the “Kuip” of Ghent, the historic centre. This walking route will take you along the highlights of the city. Smell the mysticism, let yourself be guided to the Castle of the Counts, the Graslei and Korenlei and Ghent's three famous towers.
Wherever you look at the largely pedestrianised city centre, you will see buildings and monuments with a story to tell. A 1,000-year-old fortress, three medieval towers and the most beautiful double row of houses in Europe, on each side of the river, all within walking distance from one another.
Ghent is trendy, urban and loves the good life. You won’t have a dull moment on your holiday. Come and sample Ghent’s unique urban energy at the Ghent Festivities, book a ticket at one of the many theatres or view top-quality classic and contemporary exhibitions in Ghent.
12 beautiful museums to visit. Only in Ghent is it possible to travel in time, from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, in only one day. The many monuments and museums are all within a stone's throw from each other and offer something to everyone. Do you want to admire the beauty of art?
What? Where? The digital city map shows you where to find monuments, restaurants, pubs, events and accommodations. Looking for a city break that’s a bit different and on a human scale? Charming, quirky Ghent will suit you down to the ground. Find all the practical info about.
