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Ghent

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Ghent melds the fairy tale-like beauty of Bruges with its stunning Flemish architecture, while at the same time supporting a vibrant cafe and bar scene. This combination of historical and artistic value brings Belgium's fourth-largest city to life. Museums, medieval streets, and Gothic sites make Ghent special. Many visitors take time to experience the city's lively pedestrian zone, which features restaurants and cozy bars that locals adore and that make tourists feel at home in this foreign city. Plan your visit to Ghent and other destinations in Belgium using our Belgium vacation website.
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Gravensteen
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Duration: 1h 30 min
Ghent City Center
4.8
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Saint Bavo's Cathedral
4.6
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Graslei and Korenlei
4.8
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Side trips from Ghent

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The Markt
Bruges
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Historic Centre of Brugge
Bruges
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Duration: 2 hours
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Belfry of Bruges
Bruges
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Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan
Bruges
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Duration: 1 hour

Hidden gems in Ghent

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St Michael's Bridge
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Viva's Ghent Free Tours
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Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
4.3
Duration: 30 minutes
St. Nicholas' Cathedral
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Ghent

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Dille and Kamille
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Dranken Geers
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Bookz & Booze
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Proof
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in Ghent

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Western Cemetery
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Campo Santo Cemetery
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Kraanlei
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
Saint Peter's Abbey
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Ghent

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STAM Ghent City Museum
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Museum Voor Schone Kunsten
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Museum Dr. Guislain
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Caermersklooster Provincial Centre of Art and Culture
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Places to visit with Ghent

Bruges BEST FOR: Historic Site, Specialty Museum, Landmark
Antwerp BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Architectural Building, Church
Ieper (Ypres) BEST FOR: Monument, Military Museum, Cemetery
Ostend BEST FOR: Military Museum, Pier / Boardwalk, Monument
Leuven BEST FOR: Architectural Building, Landmark, Garden
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