Tour Guide
Hans De Hengel
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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