Ghent Art & culture

Art and Culture tips from our local Spotters in Ghent!

Uniquely selected spots by our very own local spotters. Ghent is absolutely bustling with art and culture! Art galleries, exhibitions, museums, contemporary art, and cultural experiences. Our local guide will guide you through the wonderful art and culture scene in Ghent.

Spotted by Locals
Hospital Parking Ghent

Hospital Parking – Coolest city view in the world

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
Former Headquarters Het Licht Ghent

Former Headquarters Het Licht – Architectural light

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
Old St Elizabeth's Beguinage Ghent

Old St Elizabeth’s Beguinage – Hidden holy corner

By: Heather Sills
Concert of the Carillon Ghent

Concert of the Carillon – The sound of our belfry

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
House Van Waes Ghent

House Van Waes – Architectural gem from the 1930s

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
Walk to the city center Ghent

Walk to the city center – Architecture & waterside

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
Gent Glas Ghent

Gent Glas – Glass-blowing show

By: Heather Sills
Taalcafé Mundial Ghent

Taalcafé Mundial – Language cafe for all

By: Heather Sills
Citadelpark Ghent

Citadelpark – Green and culture go hand in hand

By: Dieter Covent
Ghent by Light Ghent

Ghent by Light – Magical city lights

By: Dieter Covent
Lightning Bird Tree Ghent

Lightning Bird Tree – Light artwork

By: Dieter Covent
De Krook Ghent

De Krook – The brand new public library

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
MSK Ghent

MSK – Museum voor Schone Kunsten

By: Tahnee Naesen
The back of the Castle Ghent

The back of the Castle – A different view

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
The Virgin Ghent

The Virgin – A wonderful gift

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat Ghent

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat – Vivid street

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
Copyright Ghent

Copyright – Arts and architecture

By: Bennie de Meulemeester
Grindbakken Ghent

Grindbakken – Relax in white industry

By: Bennie de Meulemeester

Our Local Spotters in Ghent

Our handpicked locals live & love in Ghent and speak the local language.

  • Nick Provoost photo

    Nick

    Travel, cook, explore the city. Ghent is permanently developing, without losing its historical past....
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  • Tahnee Naesen photo

    Tahnee

    I live for adventures and exploring. Traveling is my biggest hobby.
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  • Heather Sills photo

    Heather

    A bit of a language and travel geek at heart. For me, Ghent is the perfect mix & keeps changing...
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  • Dieter Covent photo

    Dieter

    I'm a tourism lecturer, tour guide and theater addict living in Europe's best-kept secret...
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  • Bennie de Meulemeester photo

    Bennie

    Graphic designer, guide and barista. Ghent is historical and medieval, but not a museum.
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