What are the top things to do in Ghent, Belgium?

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Most travelers cover the main sights in Ghent in 2–3 days. Use ViaPins to prioritize landmarks and build a custom GPS route.

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Gravensteen Castle

The Gravensteen (Dutch; lit. 'the Counts' stone [castle]') is a medieval castle in the city of Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium.

St. Bavo's Cathedral

Saint Bavo's Cathedral, also known as Sint-Baafs Cathedral (Dutch: Sint Baafskathedraal), is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. The 89-metre-tall (292 ft) Gothic building is the seat of the Diocese of Ghent and is named for Saint Bavo of Ghent.

Graslei and Korenlei

Graslei (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣrɑslɛi]; English: Grass Quay) is a quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river. The quay opposite of the Graslei is called Korenlei.

Belfry of Ghent

The Belfry of Ghent (Dutch: Belfort van Gent) is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium; the other two belonging to Saint Bavo's Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church. Its height of 91 metres (299 ft) makes it the tallest belfry in Belgium.

St. Nicholas' Church

The Korenmarkt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkoːrəmɑr(ə)kt]; "Wheat Market") is a city square in the historic centre of Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium. Located between the Leie river and St.

MSK Gent (Museum of Fine Arts)

The Museum of Fine Arts (Dutch: Museum voor Schone Kunsten, MSK) an art museum in Ghent, Belgium, is situated at the East side of the Citadelpark (near the Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst). The museum's collection consists of some 9000 artworks, dating from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

SMAK (Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art)

The Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst (commonly abbreviated as S. M.

Design Museum Ghent

Ghent (Dutch: Gent [ɣɛnt] ; French: Gand [ɡɑ̃] ; historically known as Gaunt in English) is a city and a municipality in the East Flanders province of the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the province and the third largest in the country, after Brussels and Antwerp.

St. Peter's Abbey

Saint Peter's Abbey (Dutch: Sint-Pietersabdij) is a former Benedictine abbey in Ghent, Belgium, now a museum and exhibition centre.

What are the top things to do in Ghent, Belgium?: ViaPins lists the best landmarks and attractions in Ghent with photos, descriptions, and map coordinates for each stop.
How many days do I need in Ghent?: Most travelers cover the main sights in Ghent in 2–3 days. Use ViaPins to prioritize landmarks and build a custom GPS route.
Can I get a GPS route for Ghent?: Yes. Select landmarks in Ghent on ViaPins and export a turn-by-turn route directly to Google Maps.

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