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\n <\/a>><\/span>Wp Json<\/span>><\/span>Wp<\/span>><\/span>V2<\/span>><\/span>Pages<\/span>><\/span>About Gent<\/span> <\/div>\n [\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”28px” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”48px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ header_text_align_tablet=”left” header_text_align_phone=”left” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_font_size_tablet=”21px” header_font_size_phone=”21px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Discover Gent: where history and innovation meet <\/h1>\n

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A visit to SCALA event center is also an opportunity to get to know the vibrant city of Ghent. This dynamic city in East Flanders combines centuries-old charm with modern creativity. Ghent is a city full of contrasts: from medieval buildings to cutting-edge design, from authentic pubs to gastronomic hotspots.<\/p>\n

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Culture at a stone\u2019s throw from SCALA<\/h3>\n

SCALA event center is located just outside the centre of Ghent, so you can reach the main attractions by public transport or a short drive.<\/p>\n

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Gravensteen<\/p>\n <\/h2>\n

An imposing medieval castle in the centre of the city, complete with knights\u2019 halls, a torture museum, and views of the Leie River.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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Graslei and Korenlei<\/p>\n <\/h2>\n

These picturesque quays form the historic centre of Ghent. Perfect for a stroll, a boat trip, or a drink at one of the many sidewalk caf\u00e9s.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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Museum voor Schone Kunsten (Museum of Fine Arts) (MSK) & S.M.A.K.<\/p>\n <\/h2>\n

Two museums side by side, offering hours of culture: from old masters to contemporary art.\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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The Sint-Baafs cathedral & the Mystic Lamb<\/p>\n <\/h2>\n

An impressive sample of Gothic architecture with the world-renowned altar piece by the Van Eyck brothers as a showpiece.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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From artisanal chocolatiers to street food festivals: Ghent has something special for every taste and every moment. Open yourself to the wonder of the mix of flavours and stories.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” max_width=”1300px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”90px||120px|196px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”64px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”70px||70px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”70px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”70px||0px||false|false” custom_css_before=”content: ”;||position: absolute;||left: 107px; bottom: 0; right: 0; top: 0;||background-color: #0133A0;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_before_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_before_tablet=”content: ”;||position: absolute;||left: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; top: 0;||background-color: #0133A0;” custom_css_before_phone=”content: ”;||position: absolute;||left: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; top: 0;||background-color: #0133A0;” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” border_color_top=”#71c0d2″ border_color_bottom=”#71c0d2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”selector {||text-align: center;||}” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scala-events.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/arrow.png” title_text=”arrow” align=”center” align_tablet=”left” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_tablet=”80px” max_width_phone=”80px” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”35px” max_width=”582px” module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Would you like to combine your event with an activity in Ghent? Ask our team for suggestions!<\/h2>\n

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