Being the second largest city in Belgium – in terms of population -, Ghent has a lot to offer to art lovers and museum goers. There are more than ten major museums and art galleries in and around the boundaries of the city that will satisfy the hungry mind of an expert let alone an amateur.
One of the world’s most extensive collections of Flemish artists can be found here in Ghent right in the heart of the city inside the Museum of Fine art. Artists like Peter Paul Rubens with the renowned “The Virgin and Child Adored by Angels” or Hieronymus Bosch who is widely remembered for “The Garden of Earthly Delights” along with James Ensor and others. The museum is located at Citadelpark, Fernand Scribedreef 1 with simple access from every part of the city and the small entry price of 5 Euro.
If you are keen on contemporary art you cannot afford to miss the Municipal museum of Contemporary Art. It is located at Citadelpark, 9000 Gent and at the time writing this article the entry fee is only Euro 6.
Why not catching up with history and travel into the 19 century? The Museum of Industrial Archaeology and Textile in Ghent takes to the time when Ghent had a strong saying in textile industry. The museum is situated at Minnemeers 9, 9000 Gent and is open 7 days a week.
One of the most fascinating museums of all, from the writer’s point of view, of course, is the Museum for the History of Sciences. It can really keep one busy for hours with activities that get you the feeling of a real scientist and among them all the microscopes are really fascinating.
Fortunately despite being a relatively small city finding a excellent hotel wouldn’t be hard at all provided you know where to search for it. As always the internet proves to be an indispensable tool in the hand of ones who need it. Internationally known hotels like Express By Holiday Inn or more locally Ghent River Hotel give you the enough choice and help you find you like and not just what you need.
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