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17 Famous Places to Visit in Ghent, Belgium You Must Not Miss

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17 Famous Places to Visit in Ghent, Belgium You Must Not Miss

Introduction - Located in Northwest Belgium, Ghent is a university town recognized for its medieval architecture and rich history. If you are...

 

Admire the stunning St. Nicholas Church

Place To Visit 1 - Now that your stomach is full, continue your journey by heading over to Saint Nicholas Church. Take some time to...

 

Explore Werregarenstraat - Graffiti Street

Place To Visit 2 - To see street art during your 1 day in Ghent, Werregarenstraat is the destination to head to for some fun...

 

Take a photo at St. Michael’s Bridge

Place To Visit 3 - Being one of the most popular points for taking photos, St. Michael’s Bridge (Sint-Michielsbrug) is another must-visit place in the...

 

Visit Gravensteen Castle

Place To Visit 4 - Gravensteen Castle, or the Castle of the Counts, is a well-preserved, medieval castle dating back to the 9th century. Walk...

 

Climb the Ghent Belfry and Cloth Hall

Place To Visit 5 - One of the top things to see in Ghent in one day is the Ghent Belfry (Belfort) tower. Standing 91...

 

Visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral

Place To Visit 6 - Take the time to admire one of the oldest parish churches in the city of Ghent. It’s named after Saint...

 
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Experience Korenmarkt and Vrijdagmarkt

Place To Visit 7 - Korenmarkt has been the centre of activities in Ghent for many years. The square is surrounded by popular European landmarks...

 
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Stop by Ghent Town Hall

Place To Visit 8 - Walking down the streets with a waffle in your hands, be prepared to come across an outstanding building with impressive...

 

Go on a canal boat tour

Place To Visit 9 - Why not add a 50-minute boat tour through the canals on your Ghent day trip itinerary Explore the city's scenic...

 

Indulge in a street waffle and chocolate

Place To Visit 10 - A day in Ghent wouldn't be complete without a street waffle, so you'll want to save some room for it...

 

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