
26 Best Things to Do in Ghent, Belgium, Ghent, Belgium
You might be expecting another quaint Belgian city, which Ghent is – but it’s a lot more. It’s a place where you can admire centuries-old architecture in the morning, sip world-class Belgian beer in the afternoon, and dance the night away in trendy bars.
Many travellers overlook Ghent in favour of its more famous Belgian counterparts, missing out on this medieval marvel that combines rich history with a vibrant, contemporary vibe. There are so many things to do in Ghent, from top attractions, museums, and charming canals, to amazing local cuisine and hidden gems.
So, are you ready to uncover the secrets of Ghent? After reading this, you’ll be booking your tickets faster than you can say “Belgian chocolate”!
The authors: we visited Ghent as part of our first holiday to Belgium. It’s stuck with us as a beautiful – and overlooked – place to go. If you’ve got any questions or suggestions of what we should add here then let us know!
The city centre is filled with picturesque waterways, medieval towers, fascinating museums, and historic buildings from the Middle Ages and beyond. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Many travellers overlook Ghent in favour of its more famous Belgian counterparts, missing out on this medieval marvel that combines rich history with a vibrant, contemporary vibe. There are so many things to do in Ghent, from top attractions, museums, and charming canals, to amazing local cuisine and hidden gems.
So, are you ready to uncover the secrets of Ghent? After reading this, you’ll be booking your tickets faster than you can say “Belgian chocolate”!
The authors: we visited Ghent as part of our first holiday to Belgium. It’s stuck with us as a beautiful – and overlooked – place to go. If you’ve got any questions or suggestions of what we should add here then let us know!
The city centre is filled with picturesque waterways, medieval towers, fascinating museums, and historic buildings from the Middle Ages and beyond. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 26 Best Things to Do in Ghent, Belgium
Guide Location: Belgium » Ghent
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Tim Shaw
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Belgium » Ghent
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Tim Shaw
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- B&B Snooz Inn
- Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
- ibis Gent Centrum St. Baafs Kathedraal
- Saint Bavo’s Cathedral
- St Michael’s Bridge
- Gravensteen Castle
- Korenmarkt
- Saint Nicholas’ Church
- Belfrey of Ghent
- St Peter’s Abbey
- Graslei
- Korenlei
- Vrijdagmarkt
- Bisdomkaai
- Ghent City Hall
- Herb De Dulle Griet
- Langemunt
- Sleepstraat
- Portus Ganda
- Werregarenstraat
- Grand Beguinage of St. Elisabeth
- Klein Begijnhof
- Citadelpark
- Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Ghent City Museum
- Design Museum Gent
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