Planning to be in Ghent for a few days next month and want stuff like dive bars, breweries, art, and food instead of the usual tourist traps
JokingNonnieWhat are some lesser known sights to see when visiting Ghent
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super_belgium2Ghent has plenty of cool spots if you want to skip the main crowds. Check out Dr. Guislain Museum since it is in an old mental asylum from 1857... it is super cool! You should also look for the NUCLEO stuff in the old Veeartsenij building because they turned it into artist studios, and since Ghent is a UNESCO Creative City of Music, there is always something going on. I used the Sorry Not Sorry street art map last time and it led me to some really great spots in HoutDok
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practical_peteDo not come to the city for only 3 hours
you will miss almost all the best parts
bxl_property_guyYou should definitely rent a kayak to explore the center from the water! (It is much more relaxing than walking through the crowds) It gives you a totally different perspective of the architecture.
logistics_and_lagerYou have to grab a shot of homemade jenever at 't Dreupelkot right on the canal front 🥃 (It's a bit of a local thing) It's a great way to start the evening!
map_readerI actually think the industrial and psychiatric museums are more interesting than the main landmarks.
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