Ghent

Medieval grandeur with a young pulse

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

St Bavo's Cathedral · Cathedral

Home of the Van Eycks' Ghent Altarpiece, a landmark of European art. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Gravensteen · Castle

A moated 12th-century counts' castle rising in the middle of the city. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Graslei & Korenlei · Historic waterfront

Twin medieval quays of guild houses lining the Leie river. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

St Michael's Bridge · Bridge

The classic viewpoint over Ghent's three medieval towers and quays. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Sint-Pietersabdij (Citadelpark) · Museum

Beautiful abbey complex housing contemporary art and design museums. Best: Year-round

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