Ghent, ready for your guests.

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1. Sint-Michielsbrug

A historic stone arch bridge in the heart of Gent, spanning the Leie River, was built between 1905-1909 and designed by architect Louis Cloquet. The bridge is a prominent landmark offering stunning views of the Gras- and Korenlei, as well as the city's iconic towers. Since 1983, it has been protected as a monument.

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2. Graslei & Korenlei

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3. Gravensteen

A medieval castle and former residence of the Counts of Flanders, the Gravensteen features a large central donjon, surrounded by a fortified enceinte and a sizeable moat, now open to the public as a museum and major landmark.

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4. Groot Vleeshuis

A 15th-century market hall in Gent, featuring a preserved 1448 mural painting depicting an Adoration of Christ, attributed to Nabur Martins. The building has served as a central market and guild house for the butchers' guild since the 14th century.

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5. Korenmarkt

A historic city square named after the cereal trade, dating back to the 10th/11th century. It is situated between the Leie river and St. Nicholas' Church, surrounded by historic buildings housing bars, restaurants, and terraces.

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6. Belfry of Ghent

A medieval tower standing 91 meters tall, the Belfry of Ghent is the tallest in Belgium and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belfries of Belgium and France.

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7. Ghent City Hall

A four-sided complex in Ghent, combining late-Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles, featuring two distinct wings, including the alderman's house of De Keure and Gedele. The building comprises 51 halls.

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8. Saint Bavo Cathedral

A 89-meter-tall Gothic cathedral and the seat of the Diocese of Ghent, named for Saint Bavo of Ghent, and featuring the renowned Ghent Altarpiece. It contains the famous painting Saint Bavo enters the Convent at Ghent by Peter Paul Rubens.

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1. Geeraard de Duivelsteen

A 13th-century gothic architecture building, previously a château, ballroom, armory, monastery, and prison, it has served various purposes over the centuries.

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2. Achtersikkel

Achtersikkel is a historic square with 14th-century stone buildings, including a corner tower and a round tower with an octagonal belvedere, from a former residence of the Van der Sickele family, a prominent patrician family in Ghent.

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3. Het Graffitistraatje

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4. Huis van Alijn

A museum showcasing local culture and daily life in the 20th century, with a collection revolving around themes such as crafts, interiors, and folkloric customs. The museum's exhibit focuses on the history and traditions of Ghent and its surrounding areas.

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5. Patershol

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6. Prinsenhof

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1. Graslei & Korenlei

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2. Groentenmarkt

A historic square in the city center, featuring the 15th-century Groot Vleeshuis and a former vegetable market.

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3. Toreken

A historic building, originally a nunnery, now known as the Toreken, situated on the corner of Vrijdagmarkt and Kammerstraat, housing the Poëziecentrum since 2012. The building features a distinctive tower with a wind vane in the shape of Melusine.

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4. Belfry of Ghent

A medieval tower standing 91 meters tall, the Belfry of Ghent is the tallest in Belgium and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belfries of Belgium and France.

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5. Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse

Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse is an 18th-century grand townhouse in Ghent, decorated with paintings by Petrus Norbertus van Reysschoot, Peter Paul Rubens, and others.

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6. Het Pand

This historic monastery is a stunning example of medieval architecture, featuring a unique blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Originally built in the 12th century as a convent for Cistercian nuns, the monastery has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries, making it a fascinating destination for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.

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1. Saint Bavo Cathedral

A 89-meter-tall Gothic cathedral and the seat of the Diocese of Ghent, named for Saint Bavo of Ghent, and featuring the renowned Ghent Altarpiece. It contains the famous painting Saint Bavo enters the Convent at Ghent by Peter Paul Rubens.

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2. Kapittelstraat

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3. Achtersikkel

Achtersikkel is a historic square with 14th-century stone buildings, including a corner tower and a round tower with an octagonal belvedere, from a former residence of the Van der Sickele family, a prominent patrician family in Ghent.

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4. Kleine Sikkel

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5. Grote Sikkel

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6. Stadhuis en Sint-Jorishof

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7. Graffitistraatje

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8. Het Graffitistraatje

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9. Serpentstraat

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10. Vrijdagmarkt en Toreken

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11. Statue of Jacob of Artevelde

A monumental bronze statue of the 14th-century Flemish leader Jacob van Artevelde, standing over eleven meters tall on a stone pedestal. It depicts the hero defending communal liberties, surrounded by heraldic lions and shields of Ghent's historic guilds.

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12. kanon Dulle Griet

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13. Zuivelbruig Gent industriestad

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14. House 'De Fluitspeler'

A historic Baroque house built in 1669, known as 'De Fluitspeler' or 'The Kite'. Its ornate facade features terracotta bas-reliefs representing the five senses and a winged deer, making it a protected historical monument.

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15. Huis van Alijn

A museum showcasing local culture and daily life in the 20th century, with a collection revolving around themes such as crafts, interiors, and folkloric customs. The museum's exhibit focuses on the history and traditions of Ghent and its surrounding areas.

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16. Huis van de wijnschroeders

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17. Gravensteen

A medieval castle and former residence of the Counts of Flanders, the Gravensteen features a large central donjon, surrounded by a fortified enceinte and a sizeable moat, now open to the public as a museum and major landmark.

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18. Execution Bridge

A historic tram bridge and former public execution site where murderers and rapists were beheaded, with the most recent recorded execution taking place in 1585.

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19. De Gekroonde Hoofden

A historic house, dating back to around 1560, previously known as "De Draecke", featuring 14 busts of Flemish counts on its façade. Today, it is a restaurant and a protected monument since 1993, part of the preserved cityscape around the Sint-Veerleplein.

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20. De Lieve

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21. Graslei & Korenlei

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22. Zicht op de Graslei en Korenlei

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23. Sint-Michielsbrug

A historic stone arch bridge in the heart of Gent, spanning the Leie River, was built between 1905-1909 and designed by architect Louis Cloquet. The bridge is a prominent landmark offering stunning views of the Gras- and Korenlei, as well as the city's iconic towers. Since 1983, it has been protected as a monument.