Guidebook for Gent

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Guidebook for Gent

Arts & Culture

St Peter’s Abbey presents historio-cultural, literary and photographic exhibitions at national and international level.
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Biara St. Pieter
9 Sint-Pietersplein
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St Peter’s Abbey presents historio-cultural, literary and photographic exhibitions at national and international level.
Design Museum Gent has one of the most beautiful art-nouveau collections in the country and also mounts interesting temporary exhibitions.
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Muzium Reka Bentuk Gent
5 Jan Breydelstraat
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Design Museum Gent has one of the most beautiful art-nouveau collections in the country and also mounts interesting temporary exhibitions.
STAM , the City Museum on the Bijloke, provides the perfect introduction to Ghent. STAM ’s permanent circuit tells the story of the city.
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Muzium Bandar STAM Ghent
2 Godshuizenlaan
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STAM , the City Museum on the Bijloke, provides the perfect introduction to Ghent. STAM ’s permanent circuit tells the story of the city.
MIAT is a vibrant museum that organizes exhibitions, workshops, museum games, film Sundays, matinées and soirées... and the thread running through them all is industry, labour and textiles.
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MIAT Ghent
10 Minnemeers
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MIAT is a vibrant museum that organizes exhibitions, workshops, museum games, film Sundays, matinées and soirées... and the thread running through them all is industry, labour and textiles.
MSK in Ghent houses an enviable collection of old masters, including two panels by Hieronymus Bosch, important works by the Flemish Primitives and Netherlandish art from the 16th and 17th century.
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Muzium Seni Halus Gent
1 Fernand Scribedreef
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MSK in Ghent houses an enviable collection of old masters, including two panels by Hieronymus Bosch, important works by the Flemish Primitives and Netherlandish art from the 16th and 17th century.
The Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, S.M.A.K. for short, is a place for experimentation and innovation, but it also has an eye for the public space.
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Muzium Seni Kontemporari Perbandaran
1 Jan Hoetplein
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The Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, S.M.A.K. for short, is a place for experimentation and innovation, but it also has an eye for the public space.
Our everyday cultural heritage is a vast treasure-house of stories of things which pass but should never be allowed to pass into oblivion. And that’s what the House of Alijn is all about.
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Rumah Alijn
65 Kraanlei
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Our everyday cultural heritage is a vast treasure-house of stories of things which pass but should never be allowed to pass into oblivion. And that’s what the House of Alijn is all about.
The Museum Dr. Guislain’s collection has two sections: the history of psychiatry and the art collection, a selection of which is on display at the museum.
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Muzium Dr. Guislain
43B Jozef Guislainstraat
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The Museum Dr. Guislain’s collection has two sections: the history of psychiatry and the art collection, a selection of which is on display at the museum.
In the first half of the 19th century, rich Ghent industrialists initiated this building of a new and luxurious opera house. No expense was spared...
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Vlaamse Opera
3 Schouwburgstraat
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In the first half of the 19th century, rich Ghent industrialists initiated this building of a new and luxurious opera house. No expense was spared...

Food Scene

Breakfast shop, bakery and tearoom.
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Le Pain Quotidien
10 Kalandeberg
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Breakfast shop, bakery and tearoom.
In its latest edition, the world-renowned restaurant guide Michelin awarded ‘Publiek’, the restaurant of Flemish Foodie Olly Ceulenaere, one star.
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Publiek
39 Ham
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In its latest edition, the world-renowned restaurant guide Michelin awarded ‘Publiek’, the restaurant of Flemish Foodie Olly Ceulenaere, one star.
Eat love pizza stands for delicious Italian food and authentic pizza in a fashionable setting. Valentina taught the art of making true Neapolitan pizzas.
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Eat Love Pizza
10 Ajuinlei
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Eat love pizza stands for delicious Italian food and authentic pizza in a fashionable setting. Valentina taught the art of making true Neapolitan pizzas.
Jack decorated this burger restaurant in a superb way. It could easily be one of these 'I put myself down for an hour with a macbook-places and have a nice cup of coffee'.
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JACK Premium Burgers Gent
1 Oude Schaapmarkt
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Jack decorated this burger restaurant in a superb way. It could easily be one of these 'I put myself down for an hour with a macbook-places and have a nice cup of coffee'.
Ellis is the product of a single-focused group of enthusiasts aiming to serve ever better burgers. This restaurant is located in the very center of Ghent. (Korenmarkt)
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Ellis Gourmet Burger - Gent
12 Korenmarkt
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Ellis is the product of a single-focused group of enthusiasts aiming to serve ever better burgers. This restaurant is located in the very center of Ghent. (Korenmarkt)
Chief Jeroen Meus (world-famous in Flanders) had the fabulous idea to make the ordinary hot-dog haute cuisine. And he succeded. A variety of spicy en tasteful 'haute dogs" are here to try.
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Würst
50 Nederkouter
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Chief Jeroen Meus (world-famous in Flanders) had the fabulous idea to make the ordinary hot-dog haute cuisine. And he succeded. A variety of spicy en tasteful 'haute dogs" are here to try.
Breakfast shop, bakery and tearoom.
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Le Pain Quotidien
10 Kalandeberg
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Breakfast shop, bakery and tearoom.
This former warehouse was transformed into a stylish restaurant. The warm interior contrasts sharply with the basic industrial elements of the building. The chef prepares dishes with fresh and fair products. The menu is both contemporary and classic. Lunch at reasonable prices.
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Pakhuis
4 Schuurkenstraat
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This former warehouse was transformed into a stylish restaurant. The warm interior contrasts sharply with the basic industrial elements of the building. The chef prepares dishes with fresh and fair products. The menu is both contemporary and classic. Lunch at reasonable prices.
Travel cafe/eatery next to the Connections travel agency that makes you dream of distant, adventurous and exotic destinations. Colourful cocktails as well as local beers, finger food and world cuisine, a nice mixture from far and near. When the weather permits, you can also sit in the backyard or the terrace.
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Mosquito Coast
28 Hoogpoort
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Travel cafe/eatery next to the Connections travel agency that makes you dream of distant, adventurous and exotic destinations. Colourful cocktails as well as local beers, finger food and world cuisine, a nice mixture from far and near. When the weather permits, you can also sit in the backyard or the terrace.
This gastronomic restaurant on the Graslei has one of the oldest façades of Ghent. It is all in a name: Belga Queen serves Belgian dishes with only first-rate Belgian ingredients. The interior combines old elements from the 13th century grain storehouse with modern architecture.
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Belga Queen
32 Rue du Fossé aux Loups
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This gastronomic restaurant on the Graslei has one of the oldest façades of Ghent. It is all in a name: Belga Queen serves Belgian dishes with only first-rate Belgian ingredients. The interior combines old elements from the 13th century grain storehouse with modern architecture.
Brasserie serving mainly French-Belgian cuisine, in the basement of the Museum of Fine Arts. Minimalist interior and terrace. Not only lunch, but also open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Mub'Art
1 Fernand Scribedreef
Brasserie serving mainly French-Belgian cuisine, in the basement of the Museum of Fine Arts. Minimalist interior and terrace. Not only lunch, but also open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Restaurant serving a liberal supply of spareribs. The Vichy-style table-cloths and nostalgic knick-knacks are reminiscent of the twenties and thirties. Be careful not to overdo, because it is ‘all you can eat’!
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Amadeus Gent 1
8 Plotersgracht
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Restaurant serving a liberal supply of spareribs. The Vichy-style table-cloths and nostalgic knick-knacks are reminiscent of the twenties and thirties. Be careful not to overdo, because it is ‘all you can eat’!
Restaurant serving a liberal supply of spareribs. The Vichy-style table-cloths and nostalgic knick-knacks are reminiscent of the twenties and thirties. Be careful not to overdo, because it is ‘all you can eat’!
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Amadeus Gent 2
7 Goudenleeuwplein
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Restaurant serving a liberal supply of spareribs. The Vichy-style table-cloths and nostalgic knick-knacks are reminiscent of the twenties and thirties. Be careful not to overdo, because it is ‘all you can eat’!
In this Japanese restaurant ‘fresh’ is the keyword and the food refined according to the rules. There is a garden terrace where you can relax peacefully.
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Amatsu
29 Hoogpoort
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In this Japanese restaurant ‘fresh’ is the keyword and the food refined according to the rules. There is a garden terrace where you can relax peacefully.
Metropolitan brasserie with a sparkling and elegant interior located in Ghent’s Opera House. Not only refined world cuisine and traditional dishes, but also first class cocktails in the bar next-door.
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Cafe Theatre
7 Schouwburgstraat
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Metropolitan brasserie with a sparkling and elegant interior located in Ghent’s Opera House. Not only refined world cuisine and traditional dishes, but also first class cocktails in the bar next-door.
Restaurant linked to the Marriott hotel, situated in a classic mansion in the middle of the city center and with a view of the Graslei. Refined kitchen serving classic dishes as well as contemporary delicacies, with a special focus on local products.
Coeur d'Artichaut
10 Korenlei
Restaurant linked to the Marriott hotel, situated in a classic mansion in the middle of the city center and with a view of the Graslei. Refined kitchen serving classic dishes as well as contemporary delicacies, with a special focus on local products.
This restaurant became famous under the culinary direction of Olly Ceulenaere, but now has its own course. It is located in the former transformer station of Electrabel at Groene Vallei. Top-class gastronomic cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere and at reasonable prices. The bar on the top floor opens at 10.30 a.m.
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Restaurant Volta
2B Nieuwewandeling
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This restaurant became famous under the culinary direction of Olly Ceulenaere, but now has its own course. It is located in the former transformer station of Electrabel at Groene Vallei. Top-class gastronomic cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere and at reasonable prices. The bar on the top floor opens at 10.30 a.m.
The decor is neither opulent nor minimalist, yet comfortable and in keeping with the Art-Deco character of the building. Vrijmoed serves French-Belgian cuisine with a strong focus on vegetables, local produce, seasonality and sustainable fishing. Vegetarian options are available and the wine list also includes a selection of organic wines. You can order from set menus or dine à la carte.
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Restaurant Vrijmoed
22 Vlaanderenstraat
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The decor is neither opulent nor minimalist, yet comfortable and in keeping with the Art-Deco character of the building. Vrijmoed serves French-Belgian cuisine with a strong focus on vegetables, local produce, seasonality and sustainable fishing. Vegetarian options are available and the wine list also includes a selection of organic wines. You can order from set menus or dine à la carte.
Brasserie located in the renovated Old Fish Market. The interior is just as impressive as the outside and the view of the water and the Great Butcher’s hall is magnificent. On the menu mainly classic dishes or an interpretation of a classic.
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Oude Vismijn
5 Rekelingestraat
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Brasserie located in the renovated Old Fish Market. The interior is just as impressive as the outside and the view of the water and the Great Butcher’s hall is magnificent. On the menu mainly classic dishes or an interpretation of a classic.
Breakfast shop, bakery and tearoom.
Pain & Compagnie
3 Kalandeberg
Breakfast shop, bakery and tearoom.
Enjoy an unique coffee shopping experience in this Nespresso shop.
Nespresso Boutique Gent
43 Zonnestraat
Enjoy an unique coffee shopping experience in this Nespresso shop.
One concept : A bowl and a spoon! That easy! No more, no less. Elegant and efficient. Sang Hoon Degeimbre is the chef of the two michelin starred restaurant L’air du temps. Cook, eater and traveler, he is introducing SAN, the tasty story of his culinary discoveries and journeys. SAN is the happy place where to share a bowl with your friends, family and beloved ones.
SAN
50 Brabantdam
One concept : A bowl and a spoon! That easy! No more, no less. Elegant and efficient. Sang Hoon Degeimbre is the chef of the two michelin starred restaurant L’air du temps. Cook, eater and traveler, he is introducing SAN, the tasty story of his culinary discoveries and journeys. SAN is the happy place where to share a bowl with your friends, family and beloved ones.
Located in a former grocery shop, a so-called “superette” in Dutch, this spot is another successful venture of Michelin-starred chef Kobe Desramaults who runs the famous In de Wulf and De Vitrine. De Superette is a bakery and cafe – restaurant where you can have lunch or dinner during the week and brunch on weekends.
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De Superette
29 Guldenspoorstraat
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Located in a former grocery shop, a so-called “superette” in Dutch, this spot is another successful venture of Michelin-starred chef Kobe Desramaults who runs the famous In de Wulf and De Vitrine. De Superette is a bakery and cafe – restaurant where you can have lunch or dinner during the week and brunch on weekends.
Patershol, one of the most famous districts of Gent, takes the limelight in the interior decoration by way of imposing black and white photos. Lien, the lady of the house, extends a charming welcome, while chef Thomas harnesses his creativity to rustle up well-prepared, fresh, tasty dishes. Deliciously characterful food.
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Karel de Stoute Restaurant
2 Vrouwebroersstraat
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Patershol, one of the most famous districts of Gent, takes the limelight in the interior decoration by way of imposing black and white photos. Lien, the lady of the house, extends a charming welcome, while chef Thomas harnesses his creativity to rustle up well-prepared, fresh, tasty dishes. Deliciously characterful food.
One of the culinary highlights of Ghent. You can’t order á la carte here, but a 3-course menu is just €35, excl. wine. Top chef Marcelo Ballardin runs te kitchen!
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Oak Restaurant
16 Hoogstraat
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One of the culinary highlights of Ghent. You can’t order á la carte here, but a 3-course menu is just €35, excl. wine. Top chef Marcelo Ballardin runs te kitchen!
At 50 fifty, sharing, seasonal dishes and the local character are the essence. Sharing restaurant based in Ghent, Belgium.
50 fifty
10 Ottogracht
At 50 fifty, sharing, seasonal dishes and the local character are the essence. Sharing restaurant based in Ghent, Belgium.
Popular familial bar characterized by its relaxing atmosphere.
Bar Steen
55 Onderstraat
Popular familial bar characterized by its relaxing atmosphere.
Bar & Restaurant inspired by the Wabi-Sabi philosophy. Finding beauty within the imperfections of life. www.wabisabigent.be
Wabi & Sabi
17 Kraanlei
Bar & Restaurant inspired by the Wabi-Sabi philosophy. Finding beauty within the imperfections of life. www.wabisabigent.be
The Yalo Restaurant is a great treasure in Ghent. It’s a food & drinks concept with a dash of rock-‘n-roll led by chef Jasper Maatman. Serving small sharing plates, bar bites and classics with a twist, Yalo Restaurant is the perfect mix between meeting, relaxing and enjoying. Open 7/7 for foodies, hotel guests, locals, subtle connoisseurs and thoroughbred Burgundians. Connect to the good life, connect to Ghent.
Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent
33 Brabantdam
The Yalo Restaurant is a great treasure in Ghent. It’s a food & drinks concept with a dash of rock-‘n-roll led by chef Jasper Maatman. Serving small sharing plates, bar bites and classics with a twist, Yalo Restaurant is the perfect mix between meeting, relaxing and enjoying. Open 7/7 for foodies, hotel guests, locals, subtle connoisseurs and thoroughbred Burgundians. Connect to the good life, connect to Ghent.

Entertainment & Activities

Cinema and café.
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Sphinx Cinema and Cafe
3 Sint-Michielshelling
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Cinema and café.
Cinema and café.
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Studio Skoop
63 Sint-Annaplein
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Cinema and café.

Drinks & Nightlife

Vooruit is a vibrant arts center offering countless cultural events, focusing specifically on performing arts, music, books and city & transition.
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Vooruit
23 Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat
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Vooruit is a vibrant arts center offering countless cultural events, focusing specifically on performing arts, music, books and city & transition.
A burger & cocktail joint. The generous & homemade burgers. Wooden and copper masculine interior. The contrast between the music in the main room and the quiet toilet with scientific broadcast sounds.
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Uncle Babe's
2 Sluizekenstraat
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A burger & cocktail joint. The generous & homemade burgers. Wooden and copper masculine interior. The contrast between the music in the main room and the quiet toilet with scientific broadcast sounds.
A calm and high-end cocktail & absinthe bar to enjoy a quiet night out. No groups of more than 5 are allowed.
Old Fashioned
19 Hoogpoort
A calm and high-end cocktail & absinthe bar to enjoy a quiet night out. No groups of more than 5 are allowed.
African cocktail bar for youngsters and students, also known as the eponymous music festival during De Gentse Feesten.
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Pole Pole Café
8 Lammerstraat
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African cocktail bar for youngsters and students, also known as the eponymous music festival during De Gentse Feesten.
The Cobbler is named after the special type of cocktail shaker. The bar’s ambiance reflects an old-time atmosphere, with a stunning view of the spires of historic Ghent. Their world class bartenders offer a creative range of cocktails, as well as a selection of fine tapas and delicacies. Kindly note that The Cobbler operates a no reservations policy. Seats are limited and in high demand.
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The Cobbler
16 Graslei
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The Cobbler is named after the special type of cocktail shaker. The bar’s ambiance reflects an old-time atmosphere, with a stunning view of the spires of historic Ghent. Their world class bartenders offer a creative range of cocktails, as well as a selection of fine tapas and delicacies. Kindly note that The Cobbler operates a no reservations policy. Seats are limited and in high demand.

Sightseeing

Visit Ghent Belfry for an overwhelming panoramic view on the center of Ghent.
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Menara Belfort Gent
Sint-Baafsplein
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Visit Ghent Belfry for an overwhelming panoramic view on the center of Ghent.
Today this medieval port with its unique row of historical buildings, which are reflected in the long river, is the meeting place par excellence for young and old.
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Korenlei
Korenlei
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Today this medieval port with its unique row of historical buildings, which are reflected in the long river, is the meeting place par excellence for young and old.
The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages.
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Gent Gravensteen
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The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages.

Shopping

Veldstraat is Ghent’s central pedestrian shopping street. Here you’ll find all the main retail chains. However, those who look up will see a number of splendid, authentic façades.
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Veldstraat
Veldstraat
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Veldstraat is Ghent’s central pedestrian shopping street. Here you’ll find all the main retail chains. However, those who look up will see a number of splendid, authentic façades.
Café Costume finetuned their family tradition of craftmanship in tailoring to a modern day and age. They combine their skills with quality material to bring you an out-of-body experience.
Cafe Costume Ghent
43 Hoogpoort
Café Costume finetuned their family tradition of craftmanship in tailoring to a modern day and age. They combine their skills with quality material to bring you an out-of-body experience.
Underground supermarket with delicious fresh products from all over the world.
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CRU
177 Kouter
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Underground supermarket with delicious fresh products from all over the world.
At the moodshop you can find a unique and personal selection of items from the world of design, interior and lifestyle.
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Piet Moodshop - homestore
94 Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat
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At the moodshop you can find a unique and personal selection of items from the world of design, interior and lifestyle.

Essentials

Photography print service, for small and large format HQ-prints.
Photo Alltech
11 Ajuinlei
Photography print service, for small and large format HQ-prints.
The coolest laundry service ever. You can wash your clothes (with eco-friendly detergents) and have lunch at the same time. Here you are also welcome to listen to a concert, buy some cool sunglasses and watches from local designers, or even your hair.
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WASBAR Gent Nederkouter
109 Nederkouter
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The coolest laundry service ever. You can wash your clothes (with eco-friendly detergents) and have lunch at the same time. Here you are also welcome to listen to a concert, buy some cool sunglasses and watches from local designers, or even your hair.