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Aquarium Caves in Citadelpark

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Aquarium Caves in Citadelpark

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Aquarium Caves in Citadelpark

Name: Aquarium Caves in Citadelpark
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Location: Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent – Gravensteen Castle, Ghent loop from Stationsbuurt Noord

7.45km

01:55

40m

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2. Gravensteen Castle, Ghent – Old Post Office loop from Gent-Dampoort

27.2km

06:54

70m

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3. St. Michael's Bridge – Gravensteen Castle, Ghent loop from Drongen

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06:35

60m

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Katrien

August 9, 2024

The cave first opened in 1879 and had 33 aquariums at the time. Ghent residents came to marvel at freshwater and saltwater fish, but the idea did not last long.

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Viviane

October 16, 2024

The Aquarium Caves in Ghent were a popular attraction in the Citadel Park, housed in a cave-like structure. These “caves” were part of a miniature amusement park known in the mid-20th century for its exotic aquarium fish and other curiosities. The caves had a mysterious feel, with a combination of artificial rock formations and water features displaying various species of fish.

Although once a popular place for families and children, the Aquarium Caves have fallen into disrepair over the years. Today they still exist, but are no longer used as a public attraction. The nostalgia surrounding the caves lives on among many older Ghent residents who still remember the place from their youth.

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Flow.Rider

May 4, 2024

You don't see something like that very often

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Location: Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Aquarium Caves in Citadelpark

1. Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent – Gravensteen Castle, Ghent loop from Stationsbuurt Noord

2. Gravensteen Castle, Ghent – Old Post Office loop from Gent-Dampoort

3. St. Michael's Bridge – Gravensteen Castle, Ghent loop from Drongen

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