Piet Bekart's garden reflects genius, creative fanaticism and just a great person - Piet Berkat. Born in 1939 in Holland, he began …
Beervelde Park was founded in 1873 just a few kilometers from the city of Ghent in Belgium. It was conceived as a platform for dem …
Once on this site was located only a small wooden church, but today it is a grandiose Gothic building. We are talking about the Ca …
The Carmelite monastery of Ghent has been a center of tranquility and spirituality for centuries. Carmelite monks have long been k …
Grain Street and Grain Street are the central streets of the Belgian city of Ghent, representing the eastern and western embankmen …
Gravensten is a medieval castle with a real defensive system that has survived to our time. The castle was built in 1180. For seve …
The Church of St. Michael is a structure built in 1440 – 1480, but, oddly enough, is the newest church of Ghent, made in the Gothi …
St. John's. Nicholas is the real heart of Ghent. This is a very ancient building, built before the XII century and reborn after th …
The Cathedral of St. Bavo was formed on the site of a simple wooden church. The saint himself was so revered that every next const …
St. Valburgi Church is the main church of Audenarde, located next to the Market Square. Built in the tenth century, the church suf …
Ducknamstadion Stadium, located in the suburbs of the Belgian city of Lokeren - Ducknamev district, was built in 1956. Initially, …
The Regenbogstadion Stadium, located in the Belgian city of Varegem, was built in 1925. Translated from Belgian, the name translat …
Monument to Baron Emil Brown is a small and rather unusual monument, which is located in one of the many squares of the city. It i …
Saint-Bavo Cathedral is an ancient church located in the city of Ghent and is the pride of citizens. The cathedral received its na …
Ghent is a city with deep layers of history, where medieval streets intertwine with lively modern culture. The former residence of the Counts of Flanders and the birthplace of Emperor Charles V, Ghent retains the atmosphere of an ancient port center: narrow cobbled streets, majestic cathedrals and leisurely embankments create a unique mood for walks and discoveries.
The man-made sights of Ghent are striking in diversity: here and the medieval castle of Gravensten with a well-preserved defensive system, and the grandiose Cathedral of St. Bavo with its Gothic forms. Among the religious monuments are the Church of St. Michael and the ancient Church of St. Michael. Nicholas, the Carmelite Monastery, is a place where history is felt in every stone. The city center is decorated with Grain Street and Grain Street on the banks of the River Fox, as well as the monument to Baron Emil Brown and the Jules Otten Stadium as part of modern urban life. Graceful gardens and small architectural gems, such as the Pieta Bekarta Garden, complement the picture of cultural heritage.
Natural corners and green areas around Ghent provide an opportunity to take a break from the bustle of the city: Beervelde Park near the city offers the grandeur of centuries-old alleys and open lawns for walks, and the promenades of the Lis River, coastal boulevards and cozy squares within the city create pleasant routes for walking and photo walks. The surroundings of Ghent also offer tranquil countryside scenery and quiet trails for those seeking natural harmony alongside history.
On our site, all the sights of Ghent can be viewed on an interactive map: brief descriptions, historical facts and practical information at each point will help you understand what to see first. You can easily lay the optimal route to the objects of interest, mark the time to visit and make a convenient plan for a walk or a whole day of discoveries.
You can explore Ghent independently on the proposed routes, diving into the atmosphere of the city at your own pace, or use the services of local guides. Professional guides will tell little-known stories, offer themed routes and help to look at familiar places from a new angle - excursions turn an ordinary walk into an exciting journey through the historical layers of the city.
Come to Ghent to see the medieval walls with your own eyes, feel the rhythm of the embankments and learn history through architecture and legends. Discover the city step by step, make your perfect itinerary and let every walk here be a source of inspiration and new experiences.
