20 x 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.

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20 x Best Local Art & culture in Ghent
The Virgin Ghent

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'

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Bennie

de Meulemeester

Dec 2, 2025
De Krook Ghent

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.

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Bars

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Bennie

de Meulemeester

Dec 2, 2025
St Peter's Abbey Ghent

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.

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Relaxing

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Nick

Provoost

Dec 2, 2025

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...

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Relaxing

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Bennie

de Meulemeester

Dec 2, 2025

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...

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Relaxing

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Bennie

de Meulemeester

Dec 2, 2025
Ghent by Light Ghent

Ghent by Light

Magical city lights

"Ghent by Light" at night is just amazing. It always makes me feels like I'm inside a fairytale. Get a map of the whole walk and enjoy the two-hour path!

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Relaxing

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Dieter

Covent

Dec 2, 2025

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