Attractions

Ghent Illuminated

As soon as night falls, the lights go back on...

The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb

[Sint-Baafskathedraal route ]

The Van Eyck brothers painted this unique altarpiece in 1432. It is the highlight of the Flemish Primitives and a milestone in art history.

St Bavo’s Cathedral

[Sint-Baafskathedraal route ]

A trove of art treasures: 22 altars (!), a Rococo pulpit in marble and oak and of course the exquisite highlight: ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by the Van Eyck brothers.

St Michael’s Bridge

[Sint-Michielsbrug route ]

Nowhere else can you see so many marvellous buildings in one glance as from St Michael’s Bridge. The monumental bridge can itself be better admired from the Graslei.

Castle of the Counts

[Gravensteen route ]

An imposing stronghold in the heart of the city. Follow the digital tour or simply close your eyes and imagine yourself as a knight or noblewoman.

Graslei and Korenlei

[Graslei route ]

Ask ten inhabitants of Ghent what the most beautiful place in their city is and nine will answer the Graslei.

Above the Ghent skyline towers the Old Belfry, lonely and grey, an iconic symbol of the past. The dragon above searches the horizon, the Klokke Roeland warns the citizenry of approaching enemies. Recognised by Unesco as a World Heritage Site.

Patershol

[Patershol route ]

Authentic medieval district in the shadow of the Castle of the Counts. Today the Patershol is the place to be for those who appreciate fine food and drink.