R40 road
STAM   Ghent City Museum
Water tower Kattenberg, Ghent
Leopoldskazerne
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Ontdekkingstocht door Historisch en Cultureel Gent

Hans De Hengel

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Hans De Hengel

Welcome to Gent! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 9 stops on a route of 2.37km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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2 hours

Walking Time

2.37 km

Distance

9

stops

nl-NL

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Tour Stops

R40 road
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R40 road

A ring road around the city of Gent, approximately 11 km long, with separate traffic directions on the northern section. The road was built in the late 19th century as broad boulevards and passes through various city neighborhoods and landmarks.

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STAM   Ghent City Museum
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STAM Ghent City Museum

A museum showcasing the history of Ghent, featuring a mix of heritage and modern elements, with a main circuit offering a multimedia introduction to the city's past, present, and future.

Water tower Kattenberg, Ghent
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Water tower Kattenberg, Ghent

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.

Leopoldskazerne
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Leopoldskazerne

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.

Citadel of Ghent
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Citadel of Ghent

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.

Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)
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Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)

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.

De man die de wolken meet
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De man die de wolken meet

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.

Kuipke
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Kuipke

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.

Citadelpark
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Citadelpark

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.

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Quick Facts

  • GPS-guided navigation
  • Professional audio narration
  • Offline maps available
  • Premium content included

Why Choose This Tour

Expert Local Guide

Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

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