When you walk around in Ghent you almost literally bump into a piece of heritage around every corner. The city abounds with heritage in all forms, from industrial heritage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the beguinages. St. Bavo’s Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts are only a few examples of sites that will leave you speechless. Events like the annual Heritage Day regularly put all these silent witnesses of our rich past in the spotlight.
Point of Interest
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The Southern Cemetery
Gravestones with a story -
The Van Eyck brothers
The painters of the Ghent Altar Piece -
The western cemetery
A hidden, green oasis of tranquility -
The Winter Circus
Old car workshop -
University Auditorium
The University's palace -
Van Eyck swimming pool
Swim in an art-deco interior -
Zebrastraat
A vibrant meeting place with a heart for culture