Ghent is a medieval city full of wonderful old buildings. But contemporary architecture also has its place in the city, with gems such as the De Krook municipal library, the multifunctional city pavilion or Stadshal and the Boekentoren university library. Without a doubt, you will see several landmarks on a self-guided or guided walking tour of the city.
Point of Interest
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Great St Elizabeth Beguinage, Ghent
A haven of peace, away from the bustling city -
Ha Concerts
Concerts in an 18th-century setting -
Handelsdok
The beating heart of the old docks -
Heritage and art on the river Lys
Immerse yourself in Ghent’s culture while taking a boat tour -
Historical City Centre
Enchantingly medieval and casually trendy -
History on the Graslei and Korenlei
Ghent’s beauty mirrored in the Lys -
Hof van Rijhove
Authentic patrician houses -
Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse
18th-century hôtel de maître with a grand ballroom -
Houtdok
Maritime playground in Ghent -
KAA Gent football stadium
Home of Ghent’s Buffalos -
Law Courts
Impressive 19th-century law courts -
Magical Ghent in the evening
Explore Ghent with the light plan -
Masons' Guild Hall
Don't forget to look up! -
Melopee
Ghent's gem along the Schipperskaai -
Millionaires' Quarter
Impressive villa quarter -
Monastery of the Augustinian Fathers
Get lost in alleys that breathe history -
New Law Courts
A transparent building as a statement -
Old Fish Market
The Ghent Tourist Office -
Old St Elizabeth Beguinage
Beguine city in Ghent: a tolerant ‘holy corner’ -
Opera Gent
Opera, ballet and concerts -
Our Lady of St Peter's Church
Monumental church at Sint-Pietersplein -
Pand
Former Dominican friary -
Prinsenhof
Medieval gem in the city centre -
Provincial Government Building
This is where the province is run -
Rabot
A centuries-old part of Ghent -
RAY
Trendy weekend bar in a greenhouse -
Royal Dutch Theatre
Classic theatre in the city centre -
Sint-Baafsplein
Surrounded by monumental architecture -
Sint-Pietersplein
Experience the city's rich history here -
Small Beguinage Our Lady ter Hoyen
The Ghent Beguines, quietly independent -
St Anne's Church
Protected church at Sint-Annaplein -
St Barbara Church
A Church with a past -
St James' Church
In the 11th century this was a wooden church -
St Michael's Church
Church with 11th-century roots -
St Michael’s Bridge, romantic Ghent
Fairy-tale view: take your Ghent selfie! -
The Korenmarkt
Watch the world go by in the old town -
The Norbertines’ Chapel
The locals call this chapel 'Drongenhofkapel' -
The Old Docks
New life in the old Ghent port area -
The visitors' centre at St Bavo's Cathedral
Discover the Ghent Altarpiece and its history