Ghent's Castles, Cathedrals, and Museums
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8 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app8 landmarks in Gent: Gravensteen, Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Museum voor Schone Kunsten, and 5 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by History on Holiday | Sarah.
Gravensteen
Historical place
4.6
A medieval castle with a moat, dungeon, and arms collection. Explore the history and architecture of this iconic landmark.
Saint Bavo's Cathedral
Church
4.6
Home to the Ghent Altarpiece and augmented reality experiences. Discover art history in an inventive way.
Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Museum
4.5
The city's fine arts museum with gorgeous restorations. See the Ghent altarpiece pieces and exhibits by old masters.
STAM - Ghent City Museum
Museum
4.4
Learn about the city's history at this museum. Start your visit here for background and check out the viking swords.
SMAK - Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art
Art museum
4.0
Ghent's contemporary art museum with temporary exhibits. Check out the Spanish protest art.
Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse
Museum
4.6
An 18th-century townhouse where French King Louis XVIII lived. Don't miss this amazing historical site.
Museum Arnold Vander Haeghen
Landmark
4.7
A small, free historic home with decorative arts. The wallpaper is the highlight of this house.
Belfort van Gent
Monument
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with amazing views. This medieval tower was a bell tower and watchtower that protected the city for centuries.
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