Brabantdam, Ghent
Brabantdam, located in the heart of Ghent, is a prominent shopping street that adds charm and variety to the city's extensive pedestrian shopping area-the largest in Belgium. Known for its blend of high-end fashion stores and unique boutiques, Brabantdam is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience Ghent’s vibrant retail scene. The street offers a couture blizzard of designer stores, with several boutiques that complement each other, creating a seamless shopping experience.
Whether you're exploring big-name clothing outlets or hunting for hidden gems among the smaller, authentic shops, Brabantdam caters to diverse tastes. A highlight for shopping enthusiasts is the first Sunday of each month when most shops are open, and special activities fill the city center, making it an ideal time to visit. While shops in the area are generally open on Sundays, they close on public holidays. So, if you’re in Ghent and eager to indulge in some retail therapy, don’t miss a stroll down Brabantdam and its stylish side streets.
Whether you're exploring big-name clothing outlets or hunting for hidden gems among the smaller, authentic shops, Brabantdam caters to diverse tastes. A highlight for shopping enthusiasts is the first Sunday of each month when most shops are open, and special activities fill the city center, making it an ideal time to visit. While shops in the area are generally open on Sundays, they close on public holidays. So, if you’re in Ghent and eager to indulge in some retail therapy, don’t miss a stroll down Brabantdam and its stylish side streets.
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Brabantdam on Map
Sight Name: Brabantdam
Sight Location: Ghent, Belgium (See walking tours in Ghent)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Ghent, Belgium (See walking tours in Ghent)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Ghent, Belgium
Create Your Own Walk in Ghent
Creating your own self-guided walk in Ghent is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Ghent's Historical Buildings
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... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
And you won’t have to look far for the World Heritage worthy of its name either. The Castle of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Ghent Introduction Walking Tour
Some historians believe "Ghent" comes from the Celtic word, "ganda." "Ganda" meant a confluence, as with two rivers. There are traces of human settlements as far back as the stone age at the confluence of the rivers Scheldt and Leie in Belgium.
With the Frankish invasions at the end of the 4th century AD, the Celtic language was replaced by Old Dutch and this... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
With the Frankish invasions at the end of the 4th century AD, the Celtic language was replaced by Old Dutch and this... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles




