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Kraz – A small or big treat
You will find fine drinks and delicious, unpretentious dishes. It is great to linger inside the cosy restaurant or on the terrace at any hour of the day.
By
Nick
Provoost
Walk to the city center – Architecture & waterside
When you arrive to Ghent by train, you can take the tram to reach the city centre, or you can follow this walk I do every day and which has everything...
By
Bennie
de Meulemeester
O'YO – Original yoghurt
"O'YO" Ghent is a yogurt shop perfect for a healthy alternative to cake or ice cream! A cool place that offers everything yogurt; sweet, savory or both!
By
Tahnee
Naesen
Koperhuis – Lifestyle & interior design
"Koperhuis" in Ghent is a very nice design & lifestyle shop. I guarantee you: if you have a house, this place will inspire you to change everything...
By
Tahnee
Naesen
De Krook – The brand new public library
"De Krook" is Ghent's new public library, located next to the river. It has a nice bar and its great views over the three towers will leave you speechless.
By
Bennie
de Meulemeester
Ooidonkroute – 7.5km countryside loop
"Ooidonkroute" is a quick and easy 7.5km-long walking route outside Ghent that takes you through nature, past farmhouses, next to the river... Beautiful!
By
Heather
Sills
'T Oud Sashuis – Traditional boatman's cafe
"'T Oud Sashuis" Ghent is home to the local 'sasmeester', whose job it is to open/close the bridge. It's more of a museum than a cafe & a favorite pistop!
By
Heather
Sills
St Peter's Abbey – The Ghent vineyards
"St Peter's Abbey" in Ghent is one of the city's two beer-producing abbeys. I find it the perfect place to chill out and try many kinds of Belgian beer.
By
Nick
Provoost
BOON – Lunch bar
"BOON" is the most beautiful lunch bar in Ghent and already my all-time favorite lunch place! It is mostly vegetarian. Try the rhubarb soda, trust me.
By
Tahnee
Naesen
The Virgin – A wonderful gift
"The Virgin", a little fresco was revealed on November 18, 2014 in Ghent. I first followed the reaction of Pierre Pierlala, who called it an 'enlarged stamp'
By
Bennie
de Meulemeester
Rococo – Cozy and romantic
"Rococo" in Ghent's very cozy old neighborhood Patershol is also a cozy and romantic bar. It's known among locals as 'Betty'. Have some 'liquer d'amour'...
By
Nick
Provoost
Portus Ganda – Back to basics
"Portus Ganda" is one of the four marinas of Ghent. Its history goes back to the very basis of the city and is my favourite spot - I feel connected here...
By
Nick
Provoost
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