CitadelparkKuipkeDe man die de wolken meetMuseum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)Citadel of GhentLeopoldskazerneWater tower Kattenberg, GhentOverpoortstraatSaint Peter's Square
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Historische Wandeling door Prachtig Gent

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An audio guided tour by Hans De Hengel, The Tourist

Welcome to Gent! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 9 stops on a route of 2.08km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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Tour Sights 📸

Citadelpark

CitadelparkPark

A park created in 1875 on the site of the former Hollandse citadel, with remnants of the citadel, a variety of trees, and several buildings hosting museums, an art palace, a velodrome, and a music kiosk.

Kuipke

KuipkeVelodrome

A historical indoor velodrome built in 1927, renovated after a fire in 1965, and best known for hosting the Six Days of Ghent, an annual cycling event. It also serves as an event hall for concerts and occasional basketball games.

De man die de wolken meet

De man die de wolken meetSight

A golden sculpture by Jan Fabre, created in 1998, depicting a man in casual attire standing on a stool, holding a 1.5-meter rule to measure the clouds, symbolizing a tribute to the artist's late twin brother.

Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)

Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)Art Museum

A museum showcasing a collection of over 9,000 artworks, with a focus on Flemish art and European paintings, featuring works by prominent artists such as Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Brueghel, and Peter Paul Rubens.

Citadel of Ghent

Citadel of GhentForts & fortifications

A citadel built between 1819 and 1831 on the site of the former Montereyfort, serving as a fortification on the southern border of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and eventually modified to serve as an infantry and artillery barrack.

Leopoldskazerne

LeopoldskazerneForts & fortifications

A former military barracks, Leopoldskazerne was built between 1890 and 1905 and designed in eclectic style. The complex has undergone various transformations since, including serving as a hospital during World War II and housing the Koninklijke School van de Medische Dienst until 2007.

Water tower Kattenberg, Ghent

Water tower Kattenberg, GhentWater tower

A Water Tower, built in 1881, features two brick structures with a capacity of 1000 cubic meters each, one with an original wooden tank and the other with a steel replacement from 1973.

Overpoortstraat

OverpoortstraatSight

A lively street in the center of Gent, known as the student nightlife district, featuring numerous bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, with a mix of apartments, student homes, and shops.

Saint Peter's Square

Saint Peter's SquareSight

A rectangular public square in Ghent, measuring 80 by 200 metres, designed by Leclerc-Restiaux and laid out in 1848-1851, featuring a dimension stone pavement and 18 oak trees.

About this Tour ℹ

Stops
9
Walking time
25 min
Average Rating
4 (1)
Language
🇳🇱 (nl-NL)
Distance
2.08km
Water tower Kattenberg, Ghent

Water tower Kattenberg, Ghent

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