Ghent Things To Do

St Bavo's Cathedral (St Baafskathedraal)
St Baafsplein
St Bavo's was Ghent's first cathedral built over six centuries and includes many architectural styles including Romanesque, high gothic and late gothic. The 12th century crypt is the oldest part of the cathedral and contains not only tombs and other religious paraphernalia but is also noted for its frescoes. The cathedrals undisputed masterpiece is "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by Jan van Eyck, one of the earliest known oil paintings. The painting is on display in the De Villa Chapel.

Belfry (Belfort)
17A Botermarkt
The 91 metre high belfry was built in the 14th century and later restored and is worth the entrance fee for the breathtaking views over the city and neighbouring cathedral.

Gravensteen Castle (Castle of the Counts)
St Veerleplein
The castle is located in the city centre and is the only medieval fortress in Flanders. Built in the 12th century by Philippe of Alsace, the Count of Flanders, the castle comes complete with moat and turrets. It now houses a museum and visitors are also able to climb the castle's parapet rewarding them with views of the cobbled streets and canals below.

St Nicholas' Church (St Niklaaskerk)
This church was built between the 13th and 15th century and is the best remaining example of Scheldt Gothic architecture in Belgium today.

The Graslei (Herb Quay) and the Korenlei (Corn Quay) are two of the most picturesque streets in the whole of Flanders both lined with some of the country's finest guild houses with exquisite facades. The streets run along the river Leie many dating back to the 12th century.

The Sint Michielsbrug (St Michael's Bridge) over the River Leie is a perfect spot for views of Ghent's three towers, the Belfry, St Nicholas' Church and St Bavo's Cathedral.

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