Ghent, Belgium Travel Guide

Located in the Flemish region of Belgium, Ghent is the capital of the region as well as being the largest city. Tourists who stop in Ghent will be pleasantly surprised by this beautiful city with its notable art and culture. Ghent’s three béguinages (female monastic communities and their buildings), Cloth Hall and Belfry are all recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. 


Table of Contents:


Ghent - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Gravensteen Castle - Rederij De Gentenaer Canal Cruise - St. Bavo’s Cathedral - Museum of Fine Arts - Blaarmeersen Sports & Recreation Park - STAM (Ghent City Museum) - Ghent Belfry - Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art - Saint Nicholas' Church - Citadelpark - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Hostel De Draecke - Kaba Hostel - Ecohostel Andromeda - Hostel 47 - Hotel Erasmus - Places to Eat & Drink - Soup'r - Multatuli - Brasserie Borluut - Pink Flamingo’s - De Papegaai - Places to Shop - Vrijdagmarkt Friday Market - Antiques Bij Sint-Jacobs - Fallen Angels - Tierenteyn-Verlent - Belartisan