Belfry of GhentSaint Nicholas' ChurchGrasleiBerg van Barmhartigheid (Gent)De School van ToenWater tower Kattenberg, GhentOnze-Lieve-Vrouw Sint-PieterskerkZoo of GhentWolweverskapelFrançois Laurent memorialSpanjaardenkasteel
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Historische Schatten en Verborgen Parels Van Gent

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An audio guided tour by Hans De Hengel, The History Buff

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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Belfry of Ghent

Belfry of GhentBelfry

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

Saint Nicholas' ChurchChurch

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

GrasleiSight

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)

Berg van Barmhartigheid (Gent)Sight

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

De School van ToenMuseum

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

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.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Sint-Pieterskerk

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Sint-PieterskerkChurch

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

Zoo of GhentSight

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

Wolweverskapel

WolweverskapelChapel

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

François Laurent memorialSight

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

SpanjaardenkasteelChâteau

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.

About this Tour ℹ

Stops
11
Walking time
81 min
Average Rating
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Language
🇳🇱 (nl-NL)
Distance
6.86km
Zoo of Ghent

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