Toreken is the oldest building on Friday Market Square. It was built in the 15th century in the Gothic style. It features a distinctive staircase tower with a clock. The interior is very impressive too, especially the upper floors. Today Toreken houses the Poetry Center. At the top of the building, you will see the mermaid Melusine who watches over the square and holds up her mirror. She shows the direction of the wind.

Bond Moyson, also called the Socialist Building, is situated at Friday Market Square, which was once the main square of Gent. Most buildings on this square were built in the 18th century. Bond Moyson is a great example of the eclectic style of architecture. It was designed by F. Animals. It features Art Nouveau windows and horseshoe windows that attract the attention of tourists. Bond Moyson was built between 1899 and 1902.

The Fish Market is housed in an old building with a charming Baroque facade, which was built in 1689. The facade is decorated at the top with a statue of Neptune. Other statues at this building represent the two rivers that pass through Gent, the Scheldt River and the Leie River.

Graslei and Korenlei Streets are two streets along the river. These streets boast some of the most beautiful architecture in all of Belgium. There are always crowds of tourists along these streets and on the nearby bridges crossing the river. Tourists stop to stare at the eclectic architecture and elegant facades of the houses in this area.

The Old Post Office of Gent is set in the historic center of the city. It is not an especially old building, as it was constructed in the early 20th century, but it blends perfectly with the medieval buildings of the city. You will recognize it by its high clock tower. There are many decorative statues on the building. It is a good example of the beautiful neo-Gothic style of architecture.

In the Middle Ages, Gent was already a major commercial city, renowned primarily for its textile industry. The decline of the latter in the first half of the 15th century prompted the construction of a new, spacious indoor textile market. The venue turned out to be overly commodious for the market and demanded co-tenants to share the space. The Sint-Michiels fencing guild showed interest in the upper floors which they used as sports halls. This 17th-century guild still occupies part of the building. Housed in the crypt is the Gent Tourist Office; here visitors can obtain a city map as well as any additional travel information on the region. The building’s façade reveals all sorts of Gothic style decorations chiseled in soft sand-lime brick, which is much easier to work in than grey limestone.

'Aula' of the University of Gent represents the neo-Classical style of architecture. It was built by Gent's outstanding architect Louis Roelandt. 'Aula' is an abbreviation for the Assembly Hall of the University of Gent. Construction of the building was completed in 1826. The building incorporates many Classical elements, and its design was inspired by ancient temples.

The Court House is another beautiful historic building. It was constructed in the 19th century by the outstanding Gent architect Louis Roelandt. He is the architect of many remarkable buildings in Gent. Many impressive statues depicting judgment scenes decorate the courthouse.