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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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    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ghent City Center
    Historic Walking Area
    Ghent City Center
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Saint Bavo's Cathedral ©
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    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Side trips from Ghent

    The Markt ©
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    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour
    Belfry of Bruges
    World heritage site
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    Duration: 1 hour
    Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan ©
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    Duration: 1 hour
    Groeningemuseum ©
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    Hidden gems in Ghent

    St Michael's Bridge ©
    Bridge
    St Michael's Bridge
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle) ©
    World heritage site
    Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
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    St. Nicholas' Cathedral
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    Shopping in Ghent

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    Dille and Kamille
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    Bookz & Booze ©
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    Historic Sites in Ghent

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    Western Cemetery
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Parochie Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Sint-Pieters Gent ©
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Ghent

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    STAM Ghent City Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
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    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Museum Voor Schone Kunsten ©
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    Specialty Museum
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    Caermersklooster Provincial Centre of Art and Culture ©
    Art Gallery
    Caermersklooster Provincial Centre of Art and Culture
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

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    Where to stay in Ghent

    Ghent City Center
    One of Belgium's main cities, Ghent offers a good variety of places to stay. Because of its proximity to the capital city of Brussels and the city of Bruges, Ghent has fewer options than one might expect for a city of its size. Locals recommend booking a room in advance. The city has options for travelers on any budget, from inexpensive hostels to pricier hotels, with most visitors choosing to stay within the historical center. Prices drop slightly as you move away from the Old Town.
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