Gent

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Gent

• Winnys hot spots in Gent

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Castle of the Counts

• From count's residence to cotton spinning mill,
  from small fortification with wooden buildings to
  an imposing castle, from symbol of power to
  tourist attraction. The Castle of the Counts has
  had a lively history of building, decay and
  revaluation. This enthralling story is told here
  in six chapters. The latest excavations are
  explained in 'digging into the past'.

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The Graslei and Korenlei

• The numerous waterways passing through the city
  centre all flow towards the former port at the
  Graslei.
• The elegant façades of the buildings on the
  Graslei and the Korenlei represent different
  architectural styles. However, together they make
  up a unique view Ghent can truly be proud of.
  Each façade reflects a period in history
  reminding the visitor of the spirit of enterprise
  and the busy commercial activities of the old
  guilds.

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Belfry

• The construction of the Ghent municipal tower,
  symbol of the autonomy of the city, started in
  1313. Repeatedly the works had to be suspended
  because of wars and other tribulations. The
  belfry was completed in 1380. During the course
  of the centuries, the building had 7 different
  crownings, adapted to the growing number of
  carillon clocks.

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Saint Bavos cathedral

• This splendid cathedral on St. Bavo's Square
  combines various styles Romanesque style (the
  crypt), high Gothic and late Gothic. Emperor
  Charles V was christened in St. Bavo's Cathedral
  in 1500.
• The christening chapel contains the famous
  masterpiece 'The Mystic Lamb'. This work of art
  by the Van Eyck brothers from 1432 is considered
  to be a high point in 15th century Flemish art -
  an absolute must!

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Patershol

• The Patershol, a quarter close to the Castle of
  the Counts, is characterised by its well
  conserved medieval structure as appears from the
  street pattern and the small scale building
  development.
• Next to an impressive number of remarkable
  façades and a number of valuable classified
  buildings, the Patershol is also renowned for its
  excellent restaurants.

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The MIAT

• The MIAT (Museum of Industrial Archaeology and
  Textile) is a unique museum that focuses mainly
  on the fundamental technological changes in our
  society during the last 250 years.In this old
  cotton mill, the visitor is submerged in a story
  of textiles and socio-cultural (r)evolutions

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Toreken (former guildhall)

• The Toreken, formerly the tanners guildhall, was
  built in Gothic style between 1450 and 1483. It
  has a step-gable in Kammerstraat and a special
  distinguishing feature is its staircase tower.
• The ground floor, which is used for storing,
  working, and trading, is rather austere. Most
  remarkable of all is the guild hall ceiling on
  the first floor with tie-beams resting on carved
  corbels. The second floor and the attic are also
  very impressive.

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Groot Huis (Theatre)

• The Groot Huis (former Royal Dutch Theatre) was
  designed by architect Edmond De Vigne and built
  at the end of the 19th century. What stands out
  on the facade is the large tympanum decorated in
  multi-coloured mosaic.
• The allegorical scene depicts Apollo and the
  Muses. In the recesses, scenes from the major
  Ghent drama society from the end of the 19th
  century are on display. The theatre's interior is
  shaped by neo-Renaissance and eclectic designs.

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Mammelokker

• The small building adjacent to the belfry and
  the cloth hall was erected in 1741 in Louis XV
  style, to the design of David 't Kindt. It served
  as the jailer's lodging and gave access to the
  town jail, which was accommodated on the ground
  floor from 1742 to 1902.