
A fascinating museum about the history of psychiatry and mental healthcare. It's an oasis north of the historical center in Belgium's oldest psychiatric hospital (1857). The... more »
A splendid eclectic complex by architect Ferdinand Dierkens with a delicate touch of Art Nouveau. 11 floors (where do they hide them?), two different facades and 367 rooms. If you... more »
The MIAT is a museum dedicated to the history of the Ghent textile industry and to industrial archeology. Located, in an impressing early 20th century building, different floors... more »
Ghent has always been an ever-evolving city. So, it has a few not so old monuments. The Ghent University Tower of Books is one of these. It's a late art deco skyscraper... more »
St. Bavo's Abbey is the oldest building of Ghent, located east of the center and in the heart of the Macharius Quarter. It's ruins, together with the ones of the Spanish Castle... more »
Although the Bij Sint Jacobs Square in front of the church is still nothing more than an ordinary parking spot, this is the right place to admire the two towered St James' Church... more »
Located south of one of Ghent's most admired attractions, the Sint-Michielshelling (or St Michael's Bridge) this church merits a visit too. The tower wasn't completed and is now... more »