Oude vismijn
Fountain of Kneeling Youths
Emile Braun
Belfry of Ghent
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Een Reis door Tijd & Cultuur: Ontdekkingstocht door Historisch Gent

Jenny Multilingual

Tour Guide

Jenny Multilingual

Welcome to Gent! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 8 stops on a route of 0.92km. This tour focusses mainly on arts & Culture.

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2 hours

Walking Time

0.92 km

Distance

8

stops

nl-BE

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Tour Stops

Oude vismijn
1

Oude vismijn

A mixed-use building of historical significance, the Oude Vismijn is one of the oldest markets in Gent, featuring a characteristic Gothic-style gatehouse and traditional stalls, originally opened in 1689.

Fountain of Kneeling Youths
2

Fountain of Kneeling Youths

A sculpture by George Minne, the Fountain of Kneeling Youths represents five nude adolescents, bowed in contemplation, symbolizing the eternal condemnation to meditation by fear of life. Fragile and introverted characters convey a heavy emotional charge.

Emile Braun
3

Emile Braun

Belfry of Ghent
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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Mammelokker
5

Mammelokker

A sculpture, "Mammelokker", a 1741 Louis XV-style relief depicting the legend of Cimon and Pero, created by David 't Kindt, representing Pero breastfeeding her father Cimon while he is in prison.

Cloth hall
6

Cloth hall

A gothic cloth hall built from 1425 to 1441, with a crypt used as a municipal prison from 1742 to 1902, and finally completed in 1903, now listed as UNESCO World Heritage and Flemish heritage.

Royal Dutch Theatre
7

Royal Dutch Theatre

A theatre building, the Royal Dutch Theatre, was constructed in 1897-1899 in eclectic style with Renaissance elements, featuring a monumental façade with accents, sculptures, and a large mosaic.

Jan-Frans Willems
8

Jan-Frans Willems

A sculpture dedicated to Jan Frans Willems (1798-1846), designed by Isidoor De Rudder and inaugurated in 1899, featuring a granite pedestal with a relief of Willems' bust, portrayals of his main works, and mention of his collaborators.

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Quick Facts

  • GPS-guided navigation
  • Professional audio narration
  • Offline maps available
  • Free to try

Why Choose This Tour

Expert Local Guide

Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

Flexible Timing

Take the tour at your own pace, any time of day