Burgstraat Antique Shops, Ghent

Burgstraat Antique Shops, Ghent

There are many antique shops in Ghent. Burgstraat is lined with numerous shops of this kind. In the shops along this street, you can find rare silverware, old furniture, china, porcelain, posters and pictures. The buildings here are good examples of the beautiful, historic architecture of Ghent.

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Burgstraat Antique Shops on Map

Sight Name: Burgstraat Antique Shops
Sight Location: Ghent, Belgium (See walking tours in Ghent)
Sight Type: Shopping

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