Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
Ghent, Belgium
Did you know?
- Architects
- Rombout II Keldermans, Domien de Waghemakere, Charles van Rysselberghe, Bernard de Wilde
- Construction started
- 1321
- Type
- City hall in Ghent, Belgium
Visitor information
- Address: Botermarkt 1, 9000 Gent, Belgium
- Phone: +32 9 210 10 10
- Official website: http://www.stad.gent/
People also ask
Can you go inside Ghent city Hall?
Practical information. You can visit the city hall reception on any working day from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. If you want to discover more, you can book a guided tour.
Is Ghent more French or Dutch?
There're two main languages in Belgium: french and dutch, but there's a small german-speaking community as well. In Ghent, people speak “flemish” which is basically dutch but with a bit different pronunciation and some other words here and there.
What is the most famous art in Ghent?
The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb is probably the most influential painting ever made, and it is also the most often stolen work of art in history!
What is the nicest part of Ghent?
De Kuip/Historic Center (black/grey on the map above) The heart of the historic center, this is Ghent's most impressive and prettiest neighborhood. Grand squares, monumental buildings, beautiful medieval architecture, and cobbled streets are all around you here.