Art & Culture in Ghent
Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Ghent. From museums and hidden galleries to historic architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Visit hidden gems like MSK or St Peter’s Abbey. Explore these and many more local gems here for a perfect day out in Ghent.
City guides by those who know the city in and out!
Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture
City guides by those who know their city best!
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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
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
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
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
Hospital Parking
Coolest city view in the world
The parking for Ghent's Sint-Lucas hospital has won the silver medal in the World's Coolest Car Park Competition of 2018! City views are my kind of yoga...
by
Bennie
de Meulemeester
House Van Waes
Architectural gem from the 1930s
"House Van Waes" is a boutique in Ghent from the 1930s. It's not open anymore, but you can easily admire the ship-inspired architecture to this day...
by
Bennie
de Meulemeester
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