Ghent

The Gravensteen and its 1949 beer-tax revolt, the Ghent Altarpiece in St Bavo’s, the graffiti alley, the Vrijdagmarkt and two churches. Checked October 2026.

Ghent’s Belfry and its dragon, the 2012 Stadshal, the two-faced City Hall, St Nicholas’ Church and the view from St Michael’s Bridge. Checked October 2026.

In the historic core of Ghent, a city renowned for its medieval architecture and artistic heritage, lies a hidden alleyway

The Stadshal’s journey from a conceptual design to a completed landmark was marked by significant controversy. Prior to its construction,

The Gravensteen, a formidable medieval castle in the heart of Ghent, Belgium, stands as a powerful testament to the city’s

Vrijdagmarkt in Ghent: the Friday market held since 1199, the Jacob van Artevelde statue, the tanners’ Toreken and Ons Huis. Checked October 2026.

Sint-Jacobskerk in Ghent: 12th-century Romanesque towers, the pilgrim’s shell at the door, Coxcie’s 1579 triptych and the festival square. Checked October 2026.

The Korenmarkt in Ghent: the medieval grain market, Edward III’s claim to France in 1340, the Old Post Office and the view of three towers. Checked October 2026.

Ghent City Hall: a late-Gothic wing of 1519–1539 and a Renaissance wing of 1595–1618 on one block, and the Pacification Hall. Checked October 2026.

Saint Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal in Dutch) stands as a majestic testament to Ghent’s rich history and its enduring artistic legacy.