Moscou, Ghent

#75 among attractions in Ghent

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Moscou is a densely populated neighbourhood of the Belgian city of Ghent, which owes its peculiar name to the presence of the Russian army in 1814-1815. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°1'15"N, 3°45'56"E

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Moscou-Vogelhoek (Vogelhoek)Ghent Belgium

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Moscou – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ghelamco Arena, King Albert Park, Museum of Fine Arts, SMAK.

1.4 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Ghelamco Arena, Ghent
36 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.
2.3 miNW
Park
King Albert Park, Ghent
58 min walk • King Albert Park is an oasis of tranquility nestled in the heart of Ghent, Belgium. This verdant space offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets and is a cherished spot for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat.
2.2 miNW
Classical art museum in elegant building
Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent
55 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...
2.2 miNW
Contemporary art museum opened in 1999
SMAK, Ghent
57 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...
2.4 miE
51°0'60"N • 3°49'11"E
Familiepark Harry Malter, Ghent
61 min walk • Amusement park, Theme park, Playground
2.2 miNW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Saint Peter's Abbey, Ghent
57 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.
2.3 miNW
Square
Sint-Pietersplein, Ghent
59 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.
2.3 miNW
Universities and schools
Ghent University, Ghent
60 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.
2.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Flemish Art Collection, Ghent
56 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.
1.1 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Kompass Klub, Ghent
28 min walk • Kompass Klub is a nightclub in the city of Ghent, Belgium that focuses primarily on the music genres techno and house. The club, which originally started as a pop-up project, moved into an old warehouse in an industrial park south of the city center in 2016. The club disposes of three rooms with a combined capacity of 1,500 people.
1.9 miNW
Event space
Zebrastraat, Ghent
49 min walk • The Zebrastraat is a small street in the Belgian city of Ghent. The first worker housing building in the country, designed by the architect Charles van Rysselberghe in 1906, is located in the Zebrastraat.