Belfry of Ghent
Saint Nicholas' Church
Graslei
Berg van Barmhartigheid (Gent)
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Historische Schatten en Verborgen Parels Van Gent

Hans De Hengel

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Hans De Hengel

Welcome to Gent! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 11 stops on a route of 6.86km. This tour focusses mainly on history.

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2 hours

Walking Time

6.86 km

Distance

11

stops

nl-NL

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Tour Stops

Belfry of Ghent
1

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.

Saint Nicholas' Church
2

Saint Nicholas' Church

A historic church building dating back to the early 13th century, showcasing the Scheldt Gothic style with blue-gray stone, single large tower, and slender turrets.

Graslei
3

Graslei

A historic quay in Ghent's city center, Graslei is a cultural and touristic hotspot with a high concentration of café patios, featuring a unique row of historical buildings, many dating back to the Middle Ages, and a protected cityscape.

Berg van Barmhartigheid (Gent)
4

Berg van Barmhartigheid (Gent)

A historic building at Abrahamsstraat, Gent, serving as a former mercy house and notable for being the first Baroque construction in Gent, featuring a white natural stone exterior resembling an Italian palace and ornate Baroque details.

De School van Toen
5

De School van Toen

A museum showcasing the history of education, with a focus on school life in Ghent, featuring educational materials, photographs, and school furniture, arranged as a classical school building with thematic exhibits in classrooms.

Water tower Kattenberg, Ghent
6

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.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Sint-Pieterskerk
7

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Sint-Pieterskerk

This Baroque church, previously known as Sint-Pieterskerk, is situated next to the Sint-Pietersabdij in Gent. It was built on the foundations of a 16th-century Romanesque monastery church and features an extension from the early 18th century.

Zoo of Ghent
8

Zoo of Ghent

A zoo remains from the former animal park, featuring wooden animal statues, including parrots, bears, and tigers.

Wolweverskapel
9

Wolweverskapel

A 14th-century Gothic chapel, originally built as part of a complex by the weavers' guild, with a steeply pitched roof, wooden barrel vault, and stone façade, featuring a unique combination of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.

François Laurent memorial
10

François Laurent memorial

This memorial is a solemn tribute to the life and legacy of a renowned figure, commemorating their enduring impact on the community and the world at large. Erected as a lasting testament to their spirit and achievement, the memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the profound contributions they made in their field.

Spanjaardenkasteel
11

Spanjaardenkasteel

A 16th-century castle, commissioned by Charles V in 1540 as a symbol of his power after crushing a rebellion in Ghent. The castle housed a garrison of around 2,500 men.

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Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

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