Colors of Gent - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Hotel Onderbergen is located in the very center of Ghent. This is an attractive designer hotel with an unparalleled historical atmosphere. Guests will find charming rooms with high ceilings …
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NH Gent Belfort is one of the most famous and prestigious hotels in Ghent. The high-class hotel is located close to the old town hall. NH Gent Belfort is open in a stylish historic building, …
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The historical Sandton Grand Hotel Reylof has become a true city attraction. The opening of this magnificent hotel took place yet in the 18th century. Besides all other advantages, Sandton …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Gent and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Gent
♥ Sint-Baafskathedraal, Gent, 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Willibrordus, Hulst, 34.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Heilig-Bloedbasiliek, Brugge, 38.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint-Salvators- en Donaaskathedraal, Brugge, 39 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Benedictijner Abdij van Zevenkerken, Sint-Andries, 41.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur, Koekelberg, 46.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint-Servaasbasiliek, Grimbergen, 47.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sint-Baafskathedraal, Gent, 0.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basiliek van de H. Willibrordus, Hulst, 34.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Heilig-Bloedbasiliek, Brugge, 38.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Sint-Salvators- en Donaaskathedraal, Brugge, 39 km from the center. On the map


♥ Benedictijner Abdij van Zevenkerken, Sint-Andries, 41.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur, Koekelberg, 46.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Sint-Servaasbasiliek, Grimbergen, 47.1 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Gent
♥ Castle 'Het Gravensteen' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Laarne Castle' , 8.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ooidonk Castle' , 11.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Leeuwergem Castle' , 19.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Poeke Castle' , 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ter Leyen Castle' , 22.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Male Castle' , 35.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Het Gravensteen' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Laarne Castle' , 8.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Ooidonk Castle' , 11.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Leeuwergem Castle' , 19.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Poeke Castle' , 19.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Ter Leyen Castle' , 22.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Male Castle' , 35.2 km from the center. On the map


Unique landmarks in Gent and around
Mini-Europe
From the series “Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities”
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Distance from Gent center - 46.3 km.
The park is famous not only for its variety of realistic miniatures, but also for its amazing landscape decorations. At its registration, beautiful lawn, various dwarf trees and bushes have been used. Enjoy this beauty is best of all in summer. According to approximate estimates, the Mini Europe miniature park is visited by about 375000 people annually. The annual income of the park is about three million euros. As a rule, tourists spend at least two hours on sightseeing. The park can be visited from early March to early January. …
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Atomium
From the series “Top 16 Most Amazing Buildings of the Planet”
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Distance from Gent center - 46.6 km.
The unique building, whose design was developed by the outstanding architect Adre Waterkeyn, is today the landmark of national importance. The huge pipes that connect the spheres have not only a decorative purpose. Inside are the escalators and high-speed trains, with the help of which visitors of the 'atom' can move freely through their entire space. In 2006 the unusual building was completely renovated, after which it even looked more attractive. In the evening Atomium is illuminated by the wonderful illumination. The building is surrounded by the picturesque park with fountains and comfortable recreation areas. …
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Celebrities Underwear Museum
From the series “Strange, Weird and Unusual Museums Amusing its Visitors”
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Distance from Gent center - 49.2 km.
All collages presented in the museum are humorous and charming. One of the best collages is, according to the opinion of the museum founder, the collage depicting Nicolas Sarkozy. The talented painter does not want to stand still. He aims to expand the collection of the original museum and to prove to his guests that 'face to face all underwear are the same.' …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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18.05.2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.

18.05.2022
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