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1. Sint-Baafskathedraal (St. Bavo's Cathedral)
Even if you see nothing else in Ghent, you shouldn't miss this massive cathedral. Don't be put off by its rather unimpressive exterior, an uncertain...
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2. Het Huis van Alijn (Alijn House)
Set in a cluster of folksily restored almshouses from the 1300s, Ghent's fascinating folklore museum is set in a tranquil, grassy courtyard that...
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3. Museum voor Schone Kunsten (Fine Arts Museum)
This fine museum houses both ancient and modern art masterpieces. Highlights include works by Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Hieronymus Bosch,...
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4. Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts)
"Grim" is the word that springs to mind when you first see this fortress, crouching like a gray stone lion over the city and clearly designed by...
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5. Belfort en Lakenhalle (Belfry and Cloth Hall)
Just across the square from the cathedral, in the heart of Ghent, the richly ornate Gothic Cloth Hall and Belfry tower above it together form a...
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6. Sint Janskerk te Gent
- One of the most beautiful cathedrals of Belgium. Please don't forget to admire the lamb of God, the beuatiful painting of the Van Eyck brothers...... read more
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7. Lovendegem
- I nice village in the neighbourhood of Ghent with its nice castles, its beautiful townhall a newly renovated neo-gothic church. A place to be if... read more
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8. Musée de la Vie Rurale
- Here, time seems to stand still. In the old class at the mill, through the work of the earth and fields, forge, dairy and artisan workshops, the... read more
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9. Bijlokemuseum
Weapons, uniforms, clothing, and household items from the everyday life of years past are on view in a 14th-century former Cistercian convent....
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Ghent. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
