Sightseeing in Gent - Cultural Sights 'Must Visit' & 'Must See'

Every traveler should definitely make a walk through the historic center of the city. The district has retained numerous old buildings and beautiful squares. This district of Ghent is closed to cars, so nothing will prevent travelers from enjoying the beauty of the local nature.

Belfry is one of the main sights of Ghent and a true symbol of prosperity and independence. The height of the bell tower estimates 91 meters. The construction of the old tower was completed in 1338 and lasted more than 30 years. Korenlei embankment is a great place for evening walks. You will see many beautiful old mansions as you walk down it.

Among the religious attractions of the city we should definitely mention Saint Bavo Cathedral, in which has survived an ancient tomb made in the Romanesque style. Visiting the cathedral will be interesting to not only connoisseurs of medieval architecture, but also to fans of painting. The halls of the church are decorated with beautiful frescoes and paintings, which depict the patrons of the city and its great rulers. Talking about religious sights of this place, it is definitely worth mentioning the famous Ghent Altarpiece. This is a true work of art, an interesting story of which can be heard from absolutely every local resident of the city.

Among the cultural institutions of the city we recommend visiting Museum of Fine Arts, which was opened in 1798. The modern museum consists of more than thirty spacious rooms, which exhibit works of Van Dyck, Rubens, Bosch and other famous painters. The exposition of Archaeological Museum is no less interesting. It is located in a beautiful ancient monastery, which was built in the 13th century. Among the masterpieces exhibited in this place you can see interesting collections of weapons, furnishings, utensils and national costumes. Children are welcome to participate in fascinating lectures, during which they can learn many interesting facts about this ancient city, and see the exhibits that illustrate events of the past.

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