Museums aren't all dusty shelves and drab displays. Stop by Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles and be educated and entertained. Every piece has a story waiting for you to uncover.

You'll find this museum in Waterwijk. Once you've explored everything you want to at Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles, pay a visit to nearby Gravensteen Castle, Flanders Expo, and Saint Bavo Cathedral.

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Friday Market Square

You can learn about the history of Ghent with a trip to Friday Market Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Toreken

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you spend time at Toreken. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

The wrought-iron bombard “Dulle Griet” (she-man) pointing at the Friday Market Square.
This 15th-century supergun got initially the nickname “big red devil” because of the (original) red colour. A similar bombard, also made in Belgium, can be found in Edinburgh Castle: “Mons Meg”.
Weight: 12.250 kg. Length: 5 metre. Bore diameter: 640 mm. Projectiles (stones): 295 kg. Range: 1800 metre

Big Cannon

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to Big Cannon. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Kraanlei

Find out about the history of Ghent when you spend time at Kraanlei. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Gravensteen showing a river or creek, a castle and street scenes

Gravensteen Castle

One of the only remaining medieval castles in Flanders, this historic fortress provides a fascinating insight into the weaponry, culture, and drama of Ghent’s past.

Baudelo Park

Baudelo Park is just one of the places to see in Ghent, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.