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Ghent is a marvelous city. Its extensive history that stretches back to the Celtic era makes it one of the most influential cities in Europe. Today it is one of the most favored cities in Belgium. Known for it's medieval monuments, beautiful walks , a variety of parks , countless pubs with hundreds of different kind of beers you will not find anywhere in the world! This city provides a communal and hospitable feeling to its visitors. The community of Ghent invests a lot of time and effort in making sure that its tourists have an unforgettable experience. Many have lost their hearts in this warm and cosy city!
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Ghent
Ghent is a marvelous city. Its extensive history that stretches back to the Celtic era makes it one of the most influential cities in Europe. Today it is one of the most favored cities in Belgium. Known for it's medieval monuments, beautiful walks , a variety of parks , countless pubs with hundreds of different kind of beers you will not find anywhere in the world! This city provides a communal and hospitable feeling to its visitors. The community of Ghent invests a lot of time and effort in making sure that its tourists have an unforgettable experience. Many have lost their hearts in this warm and cosy city!
Neighbourhood
Graslei and Korenlei are the most important historical docks in the city. Today it is home to the headquarters of several offices that provide tours by boat. Definitely recommend doing one of these tours when the sun is out! These will take you all around the city. Truly a unique experience! Today it is also a popular place for people of all ages who enjoy relaxing at the water side with good company and some drinks!
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Graslei and Korenlei
GrasleiGraslei and Korenlei are the most important historical docks in the city. Today it is home to the headquarters of several offices that provide tours by boat. Definitely recommend doing one of these tours when the sun is out! These will take you all around the city. Truly a unique experience! Today it is also a popular place for people of all ages who enjoy relaxing at the water side with good company and some drinks!
Ghent is street art is a essential part of this culturally flourishing city! Our city's local artists often get mentioned in articles and newspapers from time to time. The Werregarenstraat is in my opinion by far one of the coolest streets in all of Belgium. Filled with unique graffiti arts. This is truly a sight for the art-minded traveller!
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Werregarenstraat
WerregarenstraatGhent is street art is a essential part of this culturally flourishing city! Our city's local artists often get mentioned in articles and newspapers from time to time. The Werregarenstraat is in my opinion by far one of the coolest streets in all of Belgium. Filled with unique graffiti arts. This is truly a sight for the art-minded traveller!
Sights in Ghent.
A visit to the mystical Gravensteen can not be excluded from your to-do list on your citytrip to Ghent! The studio is only located 5 minutes from this remarkable fortified burrow.
A truly unique feat of unparalleled medieval architecture. There is a tour that can be done inside this monument that will take you on a journey back in time allowing you to catch a glimpse of what this place used to stand for and to what end it was built.
There is also a cosy restaurant and a bar equipped for those who just want to enjoy a drink or a bite in its unseen surroundings!
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Gravensteen
11 Sint-VeerlepleinA visit to the mystical Gravensteen can not be excluded from your to-do list on your citytrip to Ghent! The studio is only located 5 minutes from this remarkable fortified burrow.
A truly unique feat of unparalleled medieval architecture. There is a tour that can be done inside this monument that will take you on a journey back in time allowing you to catch a glimpse of what this place used to stand for and to what end it was built.
There is also a cosy restaurant and a bar equipped for those who just want to enjoy a drink or a bite in its unseen surroundings!
This cathedral is a architectural marvel. One of the most beautiful constructions built buy the Church in Belgium.
This is why it was chosen long ago to host one of the most influential pieces of art known throughout the world. Within it's walls " The Lamb of God " has been exhibited since the 15th century.
Discover for yourself why this painting has claimed one of the top seats in the world of arts!
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Nhà thờ St. Bavo
1 Sint-BaafspleinThis cathedral is a architectural marvel. One of the most beautiful constructions built buy the Church in Belgium.
This is why it was chosen long ago to host one of the most influential pieces of art known throughout the world. Within it's walls " The Lamb of God " has been exhibited since the 15th century.
Discover for yourself why this painting has claimed one of the top seats in the world of arts!
Fill your tummy when you're hungry!
THE BEST HOTSPOTS IN GHENT.
This croquette bar is the mecca for lovers of the fried delicacy. You will not only find the typical cheese or shrimp croquette that is on the menu at many places, but also one with vol-au-vent, truffle or even lobster. Reservations are not required, but highly recommended if you want to be sure of a spot.
Chapeluur
3 KortemuntThis croquette bar is the mecca for lovers of the fried delicacy. You will not only find the typical cheese or shrimp croquette that is on the menu at many places, but also one with vol-au-vent, truffle or even lobster. Reservations are not required, but highly recommended if you want to be sure of a spot.
The original kitchen served Surinamese dishes, but over the years the menu has been influenced by various other cultures. Our favorite? Massala Chicken with a delicious Indian curry. Yum!
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Faja Lobi Bed & Breakfast and Cafe
2 VlaanderenstraatThe original kitchen served Surinamese dishes, but over the years the menu has been influenced by various other cultures. Our favorite? Massala Chicken with a delicious Indian curry. Yum!
Relive the nostalgia of grandmothers or in this case grandfather's kitchen. We have been bombarded with superfoods lately, but good Flemish food such as chicken with applesauce or meatballs in tomato sauce are still the best. Reservations are possible, but not mandatory.
De Bompa
21 Oudburg
Relive the nostalgia of grandmothers or in this case grandfather's kitchen. We have been bombarded with superfoods lately, but good Flemish food such as chicken with applesauce or meatballs in tomato sauce are still the best. Reservations are possible, but not mandatory.
As they describe it perfectly themselves: soul food! Delicious Korean cuisine where the fresh ingredients are prepared in the traditional way. They don't work with reservations, so just walk in and ask for a table.
Hey Joo , 헤이 주
18 OudburgAs they describe it perfectly themselves: soul food! Delicious Korean cuisine where the fresh ingredients are prepared in the traditional way. They don't work with reservations, so just walk in and ask for a table.
Fast food is not always unhealthy. The delicious burritos, tacos and nachos in this store prove that. You can also put together your own dish completely to your liking.
Holy Guacamoly Zuid Gent
123 VlaanderenstraatFast food is not always unhealthy. The delicious burritos, tacos and nachos in this store prove that. You can also put together your own dish completely to your liking.
The best ramen in town can be found here. The ramen is Japanese inspired, but locally created and completely homemade with ingredients from their immediate environment. Reservations can be made from six people.
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Golden Gai
11 DampoortstraatThe best ramen in town can be found here. The ramen is Japanese inspired, but locally created and completely homemade with ingredients from their immediate environment. Reservations can be made from six people.
When you think of pita you usually think of that midnight snack after a night of partying. At Barouche, that pita gets a twist. The sandwiches are homemade and filled with the tastiest and highest quality products. Comfort food without the mess. Reservation is not necessary.
Barouche Kortemunt
8 KortemuntWhen you think of pita you usually think of that midnight snack after a night of partying. At Barouche, that pita gets a twist. The sandwiches are homemade and filled with the tastiest and highest quality products. Comfort food without the mess. Reservation is not necessary.
A trip to Lebanon, for your taste buds! Mezze, hummus, Labneh and other authentic Lebanese dishes that you can preferably share with your table companions. Your table is full of small plates full of goodies and a little later your belly is also full. Reservation is a must.
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Beiruti
13 VoldersstraatA trip to Lebanon, for your taste buds! Mezze, hummus, Labneh and other authentic Lebanese dishes that you can preferably share with your table companions. Your table is full of small plates full of goodies and a little later your belly is also full. Reservation is a must.
We stay in Lebanese atmospheres, because this is also a very good Lebanese restaurant. Although it does not call itself a resto, but a place where you share love and food with your friends and family. Let that be exactly what we love! Aywa doesn't work with reservations
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AYWA - Beirut Street Food
12 LammerstraatWe stay in Lebanese atmospheres, because this is also a very good Lebanese restaurant. Although it does not call itself a resto, but a place where you share love and food with your friends and family. Let that be exactly what we love! Aywa doesn't work with reservations
Here you really have the feeling that you are in a sultry Spanish tapas bar. Sangria is on the menu all year round and it tastes best with delicious finger food from the menu: calamari, patates bravas de la casa, albondigas or champinones al ajillo.
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Hasta Mañana
19 LammerstraatHere you really have the feeling that you are in a sultry Spanish tapas bar. Sangria is on the menu all year round and it tastes best with delicious finger food from the menu: calamari, patates bravas de la casa, albondigas or champinones al ajillo.
Mexican dishes and cocktails, say no more! By the way, it is impossible to walk past this place unnoticed, because two super-large neon signs attract your attention on the facade. Reservation is necessary.
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Bicho Malo
11 SerpentstraatMexican dishes and cocktails, say no more! By the way, it is impossible to walk past this place unnoticed, because two super-large neon signs attract your attention on the facade. Reservation is necessary.
You don't have to travel to England for fish & chips, you will also find something to your liking in the heart of Ghent at this shop with the coolest name ever! The fish and shellfish are fresh daily and carry the MSC label, which guarantees that they have been caught in an environmentally friendly way and without harm to the population. Enjoy without guilt.
FRY WILLY
3 HoogpoortYou don't have to travel to England for fish & chips, you will also find something to your liking in the heart of Ghent at this shop with the coolest name ever! The fish and shellfish are fresh daily and carry the MSC label, which guarantees that they have been caught in an environmentally friendly way and without harm to the population. Enjoy without guilt.
This cozy tapas bar is run by two brothers with Canarian roots. The flavors of the different tapas have their origin in La Palma. Our recommendations: coliflor asada con hummus, escabeche de gallineta nórdica y azafrán and almendra Valencia hierbas finas.
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Tapasbar La Malcontenta
7 Haringsteeg
This cozy tapas bar is run by two brothers with Canarian roots. The flavors of the different tapas have their origin in La Palma. Our recommendations: coliflor asada con hummus, escabeche de gallineta nórdica y azafrán and almendra Valencia hierbas finas.
Music is the common thread here, in addition to good food and drinks of course. The plates are colorful, the ingredients seasonal with influences from Mexico and the Middle East. Throwing off the legs after dinner is a must, weather permitting. This cool spot is located near Dok-Noord, the upcoming and hip neighborhood of Ghent just outside the center.
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Amigo
31 StapelpleinMusic is the common thread here, in addition to good food and drinks of course. The plates are colorful, the ingredients seasonal with influences from Mexico and the Middle East. Throwing off the legs after dinner is a must, weather permitting. This cool spot is located near Dok-Noord, the upcoming and hip neighborhood of Ghent just outside the center.
Veggie
A healthy and mischievous kitchen with vegetables in the lead. There are gluten-free pastas and pizza dough based on the yucca root. The dishes are vegetarian, but if you want, you can order a piece of meat or fish whose origin has been checked on both ecological and moral grounds. Reservations are recommended, but not required. They also have a beautiful covered terrace so you can enjoy all those delicious dishes outside.
Epiphany's Kitchen
10 BurgstraatA healthy and mischievous kitchen with vegetables in the lead. There are gluten-free pastas and pizza dough based on the yucca root. The dishes are vegetarian, but if you want, you can order a piece of meat or fish whose origin has been checked on both ecological and moral grounds. Reservations are recommended, but not required. They also have a beautiful covered terrace so you can enjoy all those delicious dishes outside.
This vegetable restaurant proves that vegetables are not only healthy, but also very tasty. Every season there is a new menu and the kitchen wants to amaze the customers and create a small party on their plate. The food is mainly vegetable. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Restaurant Madonna
7 PoelThis vegetable restaurant proves that vegetables are not only healthy, but also very tasty. Every season there is a new menu and the kitchen wants to amaze the customers and create a small party on their plate. The food is mainly vegetable. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Classic Belgium food.
The best spaghetti in 9000, next to your mom's of course! The business grew into a true icon in Ghent. Just good spaghetti without too much fuss, but with a special recipe.
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De Kastart
42 Onderbergen
The best spaghetti in 9000, next to your mom's of course! The business grew into a true icon in Ghent. Just good spaghetti without too much fuss, but with a special recipe.
This is a true icoon in Ghent! Don't miss out the delicious ribbs.
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Amadeus Gent 2
7 GoudenleeuwpleinThis is a true icoon in Ghent! Don't miss out the delicious ribbs.
Mémé Gusta
19 BurgstraatThe best classic dishes of Belgium!
In Choc Gent Daskalidès
13 Sint-VeerlepleinHere you will find the best Belgium waffles and Belgium chocolate.
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Get yourself a city card!
With this card you will be able to visit/enter certain sights and museums for free get a free boat ride across the Leie , hiring a bike for free , or using local transport or the watertaxi for free.
Just make out for yourself in advance what it is you would like to do visiting Ghent. There's a city card for 48 hours for 38EUR and there's a 72 hours card for 44EUR.
You can get this card at the Info Center situated in the Sint-Veerleplein 5 in Ghent. This is merely a 5 minute walk from the studio you will be staying in!
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Bus or tram or foot!
You can literally reach any point in this city by foot , bus or tram. We always go by foot or by tram. Nearly every bus or tramstop is equipped with a terminal to buy your tickets. If you prefer to use the local transportation we advise you to get a card with multiple rides.
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Are you a beer fan?
Well if you are a beer fan.. Then we welcome you to Beer Walhalla!
Of course Belgium is generally known for it's incomparable love for brewing beers. But did you know that Ghent has several pubs with the biggest variety of traditionally brewed beers in the country? The following three pubs you MUST VISIT if you love beer ;)
The Dulle Griet at the Vrijdagmarkt 50.
Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant at the Groentenmarkt 9.
De Trollenkelder at the Walter De Buckplein 4.
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The Historical Centre is this city's highlight!
If you're a visitor to town then we advise to plan out whatever you want to do in the cultural/historical centre. All of the restaurants, bars , museums , monuments , and sights are situated here.
Go to the Info Center @ Veerleplein 5 and get yourself a map of the city.. You know what get yourself some brochures too while you are at it because this city has a lot more to offer then you can imagine.
Enjoy it !!