Flanders Expo, Ghent

Name: Flanders Expo
Address: Maaltekouter 1, Ghent, 9051, Belgium
Telephone: +32 9 241 92 11

#40 among attractions in Ghent

Convention center, Event space, Concert hall

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Facts and practical information

Flanders Expo is a multi-purpose arena and convention center located in Ghent, Flanders, Belgium. Flanders Expo was founded in 1986 and officially opened in May 1987 with the third edition of Flanders Technology International. It serves as a venue to host a large variety of events including concerts, exhibitions, trade fairs and sports. The first CEO was Marc Mortier from 1986 till 2002. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1987 (37 years ago)Capacity: 13 thous.Coordinates: 51°1'36"N, 3°41'29"E

Address

Maaltekouter 1Sint-Denijs-WestremGhent 9051 Belgium

Contact

+32 9 241 92 11

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Day trips

Flanders Expo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ghelamco Arena, Ghent City Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, SMAK.

2 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Ghelamco Arena, Ghent
51 min walk • The Ghelamco Arena is a modern sports venue and the proud home of KAA Gent, one of Belgium's premier football teams. Located in the city of Ghent, this stadium stands as a testament to contemporary architecture and the city's dedication to sports and community events.
1.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ghent City Museum, Ghent
42 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ghent, a city renowned for its rich history and vibrant cultural scene, the Ghent City Museum (STAM) stands as a testament to the city's past, present, and future. This dynamic museum, situated in the Bijloke Abbey complex, offers visitors a...
1.6 miNE
Classical art museum in elegant building
Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent
42 min walk • The Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) in Ghent, Belgium, is a premier institution that houses an extensive collection of artworks spanning several centuries. Nestled in the cultural landscape of the city, this museum is renowned for its rich assortment of paintings...
1.6 miNE
Contemporary art museum opened in 1999
SMAK, Ghent
41 min walk • SMAK, or Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst, is a beacon of contemporary art nestled in the heart of Ghent, Belgium. As a museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art, SMAK boasts a collection that captures the vibrant and dynamic spirit of art from the mid-20th...
1.9 miNE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Saint Peter's Abbey, Ghent
48 min walk • Saint Peter's Abbey, nestled in the historic heart of Ghent, Belgium, is a serene testament to the city's medieval grandeur. Originating from the 7th century, this ancient Benedictine monastery has stood as a silent witness to countless changes over the centuries.
1.9 miNE
Square
Sint-Pietersplein, Ghent
49 min walk • Sint-Pietersplein is a city square located in the south of the historic centre of Ghent, Belgium. The square is named after St. Peter's Abbey, which is located along its east side.
1.9 miNE
Universities and schools
Ghent University, Ghent
49 min walk • Ghent University is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium. Established before the state of Belgium itself, the university was founded by the Dutch King William I in 1817, when the region was incorporated into the United Kingdom of the Netherlands after the fall of First French Empire.
2 miNW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Drongen Abbey, Ghent
51 min walk • Drongen Abbey, or the Old Abbey, Drongen, is a monastic complex on the River Leie in Drongen, a part of the city of Ghent in East Flanders, Belgium. Formerly a Premonstratensian abbey, since 1837 the premises have belonged to the Jesuits. In 1998 the whole property, including the garden, was declared a protected monument.
1.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Flemish Art Collection, Ghent
39 min walk • The Flemish Art Collection is a consortium or partnership between three museums in Flanders, Belgium: the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, the Groeningemuseum in Bruges, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent.
2 miNE
Library
Boekentoren, Ghent
50 min walk • The Boekentoren is a famous building located in Ghent, Belgium, designed by the Belgian architect Henry van de Velde. It is part of the Ghent University Library and currently houses 3 million books.
1.9 miNE
Nature, Mountain
Blandijnberg, Ghent
49 min walk • The Blandijnberg is a 29m high hill in the city center of Ghent in East Flanders, Belgium.