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The Top 20 Attractions around Gent

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Gent. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Gent is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Sint-Michielsbrug

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The Sint-Michielsbrug is a stone arch bridge over the Leie, on the south side of the Graslei and Korenlei. The current monumental bridge was built in the period 1905-1909. The …

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Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent

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Walking along the River Leie in Ghent, sitting on a restaurant terrace or simply lingering on the shore has a special charm. There is a lot to see here!

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Gravensteen Castle, Ghent

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Sometime in the 11th century, a wooden structure was replaced by a stone predecessor of the gravestone. The construction work on the current Castle of the Counts began in 1180 …

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City hall

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The central part of the town hall dates from the 15th century. around it are various additions from the following centuries in various architectural styles. The side of the Hoogpoort …

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Vrijdagmarkt

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De Vrijdagmarkt en zijn directe omgeving zijn echt een bezoek waard. Je kan je echt úren bezighouden op en rond het plein. Op vrijdag of zaterdag gewoon de markt doen. …

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Ghent–Bruges Canal Cycle Path

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Who would have thought; Ghent has an important inland port. He is connected via a canal via Bruges to Oostende to the North Sea. The length of the canal from …

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Oud Postgebouw

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A Louis XIV-style warehouse was demolished in 1897 on the site of this building. Originally, the construction of the new Flemish Theater was planned on this location, but this plan …

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Saint Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

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One of the greatest art treasures in the world stands hidden in the bustling city of Ghent: the Adoration of the Lamb of God by the van Eyck brothers, also …

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Graffiti Alley

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Popularly this is also called the 'piss' street. After all, you can smell something else than the smell of paint ...

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Louisa d'Havé Bridge

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In December 2018, one hundred years after the end of the First World War, the city council of Ghent decided to name a new bicycle bridge to be built after …

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