Official tourist office in the beautiful city of Ghent. #visitgenthttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3mnre4wpsc22rGhent's skyline was once defined by three medieval towers. Then Henry van de Velde added a fourth—64 metres high and built in concrete. 📚✨ Discover the remarkable story of the Booktower: https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/henry-van-de-velde-and-his-fight-fourth-tower #visitgent #Gent #Architecture #HenryVanDeVelde08 Jun 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnre4wpsc22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3mgxbdtwofs2oWhat food is really “typically Ghent”? 🍲 Chef Olly Ceulenaere asks ChatGPT—and then fact-checks the answer. From waterzooi to cuberdons, not every classic is what it seems. 👉 https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/hello-chat-what-food-associated-ghent #VisitGent #FoodCulture #EatLocal #Ghent13 Mar 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxbdtwofs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3mdxg5mkfo22zJaarlijks komen er heel wat toeristen genieten van het cultureel en historisch aanbod in de Vlaamse Kunststeden. Samen met Toerisme Vlaanderen polsen we graag naar jouw mening hierover. Woon je in Gent? Neem deel aan de enquête: research.indiville.be?e=476021&d=l...03 Feb 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxg5mkfo22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3mdn5un3hps2kWhat’s the best restaurant in Ghent? Don’t check a list—ask a local. Chef Olly Ceulenaere shares why bars and cafés are your best guide to good food. 👉 https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/best-restaurant-ask-your-local-bar #visitgent #ghent #gent30 Jan 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdn5un3hps2khttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3mdkn4kowrs2eAs winter slowly loosens its grip, Ghent celebrates the return of the light! Fire, fresh pancakes and cosy vibes at the Festival of Light in the House of Alijn this Sunday 🥞🔥 📅 Sun 1 Feb | ⏰ 5–8 PM | 📍 Huis van Alijn 🎟 Limited tickets 👉 https://huisvanalijn.be/en/events/festival-of-light29 Jan 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkn4kowrs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3m6pamalkxs2tEvery wrinkle, every pimple — why did Van Eyck show Joos Vijd just as he was? Professor Jan Dumolyn explores the Ghent Altarpiece in The Pimples of Joos Vijd, showing how tiny details reveal big truths about art, devotion & prestige in 15th-century Ghent. Read here: https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/pimples-joos-vijd28 Nov 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6pamalkxs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3m2t5rvprlk2zJaarlijks komen er heel wat toeristen genieten van het cultureel en historisch aanbod in de Vlaamse Kunststeden. Samen met Toerisme Vlaanderen polsen we graag naar jouw mening hierover. Woon je in Gent? Neem deel aan de enquête: https://research.indiville.be/KunststadGent?linkname=blueskyVisitGent10 Oct 2025 07:33 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2t5rvprlk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lz6zmqmwas2bBig discoveries can hide in the smallest details. 🎨🔍 Since 2018, conservator Kathleen Froyen has worked full-time on the Ghent Altarpiece. In this blog, she reveals 3 details from the restoration that shed new light on Van Eyck’s genius. 👉 https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/conservation-three-details #visitgent #GhentAltarpiece19 Sep 2025 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz6zmqmwas2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lxcphlx5qs2z✨ Ghent made it onto The Times list of the “25 most tempting weekends in Europe.” Think summer pop-up bars, lake swimming, open-air events, and a historic backdrop that feels like a movie set. 🌞 Ghent surprises. Every single time. https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/europe-travel/25-of-the-most-tempting-weekends-in-europe-all-reached-by-train-j7bd6zz5r #visitgent #gent #ghent26 Aug 2025 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxcphlx5qs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lweq7s6xxk2aEven after centuries of study, the Ghent Altarpiece still hides mysteries. 🖼🔍 Art historian Maximiliaan Martens dives into the masterpiece’s symbolism and shows how science can reveal what’s been hidden in plain sight. 👉 https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/what-depicted-ghent-altarpiece #VisitGent #VanEyck #ArtHistory14 Aug 2025 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lweq7s6xxk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lvv7nkhlgs2fRead this accessibility-focused guide to Ghent by @ea24.bsky.social "This guide is designed to make visiting Ghent easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Whether you use a wheelchair, walk with crutches, travel with young children in strollers, or simply want to reduce physical strain." #VisitGent [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Aug 2025 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvv7nkhlgs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3luic2ghlzk22The first days of the Ghent Festivities have been absolutely magical! 🎭🎶 From lively concerts and street performances to cozy moments with friends in every corner of the city! And the best part? We still have seven more days of celebration ahead. Let’s keep the party going! 💃🕺 #GF25 #visitgent21 Jul 2025 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3luic2ghlzk22https://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lu3rv6jnss2gThe Ghent Altarpiece is getting a delicate makeover since 2012! Kathleen Froyen, full-time conservator, shares how working brushstroke by brushstroke creates an intimate connection with Van Eyck’s masterpiece. Discover the magic behind the restoration: https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/life-it-conservation-ghent-altarpiece #visitgent16 Jul 2025 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu3rv6jnss2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lrigvackps2wSo many stories swirl around the Ghent Altarpiece—but how many of them are true? 👀 Jan Dumolyn, medieval history professor at Ghent University, dives into 3 persistent myths in this sharp and insightful read: 👉 https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/myth-busting-3-persistent-fallacies-about-ghent-altarpiece Art lovers, this one’s for you. #visitgent #gent #ghent13 Jun 2025 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrigvackps2whttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lqwwjtf5g224The program of the Ghent Festivities is out!! Start planning your visit for 18 until 27 July 2024. 🥳🥳🥳 #GF25 Buy the program magazine at our tourist office or local newspaper shop. You can also check the full program online on the website: www.gentsefeesten.be #visitgent #gent #ghent #gentsefeesten06 Jun 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwwjtf5g224https://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lpowteyohc2wLooking for a unique evening in Ghent? 🌿 Every Thursday from 22/5 to 26/6, Palmarium transforms the Botanical Garden into a magical concert venue. Expect intimate performances among tropical plants. 🎶🌴 📍 Botanical Garden, Ghent 🕖 19:00–22:30 🔗 visit.gent.be/en/calendar/palmarium-202521 May 2025 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpowteyohc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lp56ebrpzs2fWalk the new Master Tour in Ghent, explore the places where Van Eyck, Rubens, Van Dyck & more and left their mark! 5 stops. 1 masterful walk 🕍 St Bavo’s Cathedral 🎨 St Michael’s Church 🖌️ St Saviour’s Church 🏛️ St James’ Church 🌿 Beguinage Our Lady ter Hoyen More info: https://visit.gent.be/en/see-do/flemish-master-tour-ghent14 May 2025 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp56ebrpzs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lonlyg6dlc2xGood food should be good for everyone. 🍲 In Ghent, that means less waste, more sharing. In this blog post, Lieta Goethijn shows how the city walks the talk—with restorestjes, rescue fridges, and delayed coffees. 🧡 Read more: https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/good-food-everyone #visitgent #Gent #Ghent #SustainableCities08 May 2025 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lonlyg6dlc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lnzpzf7pq22hGhent remains a top culinary destination, proudly home to five Michelin-starred restaurants: ⭐⭐ Vrijmoed ⭐❇️ Souvenir ⭐ Oak ⭐ Publiek ⭐ Sensum Congratulations to these exceptional chefs and teams! Explore Ghent’s Michelin-starred scene here: 👉 https://visit.gent.be/en/tag/michelin-star #visitgent #ghent #gent30 Apr 2025 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzpzf7pq22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lnuy7qb3yc2yThe countdown to The Ghent Festivities has officially begun!! 🎉🎶 New poster is out, who's excited!? The full programme will be announced on 6 June. #GF25 #gentsefeesten More info: https://visit.gent.be/en/calendar/ghent-festivities28 Apr 2025 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnuy7qb3yc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lnniwbxk7k2pWhile the Great Butcher’s Hall in Ghent gets a full makeover (reopening in 2026!), the waterfront turns into a living canvas.💦 Each shift in scaffolding reveals a new giant drawing by Lukas Verstraete. From the dunking of Saint Amandus to Gantoise champion, you’ll discover them all here: #visitgent https://visit.gent.be/en/water-stories25 Apr 2025 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnniwbxk7k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lnk5bokotk24You better act quick, if you want to catch pink blossoms in Ghent🩷⁠🌸 Locations where to find pink cherry blossoms: 🌸 Bijlokesite - Jozef Kluyskensstraat 🌸 Fountain at Charles De Kerchovelaan 🌸 Paul de Smet de Naeyerpark 🌸 Citadelpark 🌸 Circuskerk Malem More tips: https://visit.gent.be/en/spring-ghent#bloesems24 Apr 2025 07:03 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnk5bokotk24https://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3llgc7avzxc2rDid you know that Ghent is home to three beautiful beguinages, two of them proudly listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites? 🌍🏰 Wander through the cobbled streets, soak in the peaceful atmosphere, and escape the city's hustle and bustle for a moment of tranquility. https://visit.gent.be/en/beguinages-ghent28 Mar 2025 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3llgc7avzxc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lkpvaaggd22vAccording to Velo Outside Magazine, Ghent is the ideal hub for the spring cycling races in Flanders. "Ghent is an excellent choice for visitors looking for a central base during the spring classics. With a rich history and a lively atmosphere, Ghent offers more than just cycling." Read more: https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-culture/a-fans-guide-to-watching-the-spring-classics-cyclings-ultimate-bucket-list-trip-to-flanders-and-roubaix/19 Mar 2025 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkpvaaggd22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lknxduz57s2zSpring is in the air 🥰☀️ #visitgent #gent #ghent18 Mar 2025 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknxduz57s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lkdqhwb57s2aInside St. Bavo’s Cathedral, beauty hides in plain sight, but the real magic lies in the details. Restoration expert Maaike Blancke takes us through hidden wonders in the cathedral's renovation. 'We didn’t add a doorframe, so you can feel the ‘heart’ of the old wall.' Take a look at some details: https://visit.gent.be/en/blog/beauty-small-things-details-renovated-cathedral14 Mar 2025 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdqhwb57s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/visitgent.bsky.social/post/3lk6qsaiidk2mThe past week has been all about sunshine, blue skies, and that first taste of spring! The city is buzzing with life—terraces are filling up, people are strolling along the water, and the days are getting longer. 🌿🌷 Spring is the perfect time to explore Ghent. Start planning your trip now: https://visit.gent.be/en/spring-ghent12 Mar 2025 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:vimly7nirkyr5enwmgui537d/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6qsaiidk2m