Ghent's Historical Buildings (Self Guided), Ghent

The medieval city of Ghent is full of wonderful old buildings, some dating back as far as the 12th-13th centuries. Medieval buildings are indeed everywhere here, and if you're interested in the heritage fit to capture you imagination, you will find plenty of it in Ghent’s historic downtown.

And you won’t have to look far for the World Heritage worthy of its name either. The Castle of Gerald the Devil is just a stone's throw away from the imposing St Bavo’s Cathedral, much as from other architectural gems like Lakenhalle and the Royal Dutch Theater. Also, the inner city boasts a multitude of ancient churches, such as Sint-Niklaaskerk, Sint-Michielskerk and Sint-Jacobskerk, not to mention a host of prominent commercial buildings like Groot Vleeshuis, Oude Vismijn, and Bond Moyson. A truly spectacular amount of history per square mile!

All these buildings contribute a great deal to Ghent's fairy tale cityscape, especially those set along the canal and in the squares.

Without a doubt, you can see multiple landmarks of Ghent on a self-guided tour of the city, especially if loaded with GPSmyCity app on your mobile device. To experience the convenience thereof first hand, take this walk and see for yourself!