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Saint Michael's Bridge
Bridge
Arched stone bridge with scenic views of several local landmarks & a bronze statue of St. Michael.
4.70 (3.3K reviews)
(~6.24 km from centre)
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Sint-Baafsplein
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This part of Ghent has the cathedral “Sint Baafs ” or “Saint Bavo” which is the location of the world, famous altarpiece “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb“ which was painted in the 15th century by Van Eck. The altarpiece was described in the movie “monuments men“ but that is not its claim to fame. It ha...
4.70 (40 reviews)
(~5.9 km from centre)
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Museum Arnold Vander Haeghen
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Guangdong export wallpaper, silk texture, roughly the content is about the imperial envoy going south to patrol the river. This set of wallpapers was purchased by a Belgian homeowner in 1771. It has a clear chronology. It has just been renovated and is now preserved in its original location and in i...
4.70 (39 reviews)
(~6.08 km from centre)
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Delirium Tremens
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Tour was scheduled in advance and it was well worth the day-trip from Brussels! Jose was a great guide that brought us through the entire brewing and bottling process. Tours need to be booked in advance at €20/pp which paid itself off with the generous samples at the bar.
4.70 (37 reviews)
(~3.08 km from centre)
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Gravensteen
Castle
Preserved 10th-century moated castle with an armory museum, plus panoramic city views.
4.60 (30.5K reviews)
(~6.4 km from centre)
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Saint Bavo's Cathedral
Catholic cathedral
Church where Charles V (HRE) was baptised & home of Van Eyck's masterpiece, the Ghent Altar.piece.
4.60 (10.6K reviews)
(~5.83 km from centre)
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Universiteit Gent - Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
👍👍 The botanical gardens and greenhouses themselves are FREE to walk around in !! So many gorgeous flowers and various plants you can't find anywhere else! Must see! I want to come back in the spring time. So many benches to sit around and enjoy. So peaceful
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
(~5.5 km from centre)
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Kalkense meersen
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful and peaceful nature reserve. Really beautiful and wonderful for walking. Via the nodes you have various options to explore the area. Many of the trails are unpaved but they are very walkable (not too muddy). Highly recommended!
4.60 (647 reviews)
(~9.28 km from centre)
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Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse
Museum
👍👍 Unique, grand city palace with Chinese salon where Marie Antoinette and many other dignitaries stayed. Free entrance. Your free contribution is appreciated. Visit this together with the Arnold Vander Haegen House, across the street.
4.60 (444 reviews)
(~6.07 km from centre)
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw en Sint-Pieterskerk van Gent
Catholic church
👍👍 A big church which you can see from the giant square in front. Worth seeing if you're around. The funny fact was that there was an culture event inside rather than a mass - which is cool.
4.60 (125 reviews)
(~5.3 km from centre)
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Belfry of Ghent
Historical place
Bell tower built between 1313 & 1380 with a number of later additions & key role in the city's past.
4.50 (7.5K reviews)
(~5.97 km from centre)
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Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen
Nature preserve
Preserve for nature walks, jogging & biking, with views of birds, wildlife & native plants.
4.50 (3K reviews)
(~9.58 km from centre)
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Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Art museum
Neoclassical museum building housing collections of European art dating back to the 1350s.
4.50 (2.8K reviews)
(~5.46 km from centre)
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Saint Nicholas' Church
Catholic church
Roman Catholic church with 18th-century statues, Baroque paintings & confessionals of various eras.
4.50 (2.3K reviews)
(~6.09 km from centre)
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Ghent City Hall
Historical landmark
Town hall with an ornate Gothic facade & another in
plainer Renaissance style, with guided tours.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
(~5.98 km from centre)
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Saint Michael's Church
Catholic church
Spacious, imposing church featuring paintings & sculptures from renowned artists.
4.50 (917 reviews)
(~6.28 km from centre)
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Saint Bavo's Abbey
Heritage preservation
👍👍 Free and very interesting! Great little guide book explaining each part of the abbey. Only open 2-6 PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
4.50 (311 reviews)
(~5.25 km from centre)
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TATJANA PIETERS
Art gallery
👍 Collectie voor mannen is heel beperkt.
4.50 (35 reviews)
(~7.2 km from centre)
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Dulle Griet
Pub
Cozy bar with hundreds of varieties of Belgian brews, from rare Trappist beers to red ale & porter.
4.40 (6.2K reviews)
(~6.09 km from centre)