Location: Ghent
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The 10 Best Architectural Buildings in Ghent, Flanders
Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city is home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city's medieval might. Impressive Gothic sites, such as dramatic St. Bavo's Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts, inspire awe. The works of Flemish masters are housed in the distinguished Museum voor Schone Kunst.
Restaurants in Ghent
1. Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
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4.5 based on 1,275 reviews
This municipal tower was a symbol of the city's autonomy, begun in 1313 and completed in 1380.
Reviewed By noahzieglerhazen - Birmingham, United Kingdom
The belfry was a Medieval masterpiece. It was interesting to climb the spiral staircase up to the top lookout where the bells rang. We stayed to watch the clock work ring the various bells every 15 minutes. Definitely recommend staying st the top until you see the show.
2. Our Lady Ter Hoyen Beguinage
3. Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By bradyboy2 - Boynton Beach, United States
We had a very pleasant tour to this mansion The tour guide sylvi was excellent and we learned a great deal About then Iives of rich people during the 17 century
4. Guildhall of the Free Boatmen
5. Het Belfort van Gent
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
Great bell tower, with amazing views of the city and very interesting stuff on display, mainly bells and dragons which are at the top.
6. Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
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4.0 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
Outstanding building with amazing architecture and stunning attention to details all around. Remarkable.
7. Den Enghel House
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
8. Gent-Sint-Pieters Railway Station
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4.0 based on 507 reviews
Reviewed By ejfraser - Solihull, United Kingdom
Very impressive building from the outside with its distinctive architecture and mosque like tower. Well designed inside with good signage and information boards. Plenty of places to get coffees ,etc. Many little cafes on the platforms. Ticket office also has desk to purchase "tram" tickets with very helpful staff advising the best way to purchase them .
9. Masons' Guild Hall
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4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
Intriguing and outstanding building near the Cathedral. Very detailed sculptures at the roof, and amazing details all around.
